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Effects of robot-assisted gait therapy on locomotor recovery in stroke patients

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
Kyung Hoon Jung et al.
Used Parameters : Muscle mass, BFM

Publication Year : 2008

Country : Korea

Journal : Journal of Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of robot-assisted gait therapy on locomotor recovery in hemiparetic patients after stroke. METHOD: Twenty five stroke patients were randomly divided into 2 groups. Robotic training group received 30 minutes of robot-assisted gait therapy, 3 times a week for 4 weeks, while control group received conventional gait training with same duration and frequency as robotic group. Outcome was measured using Motricity index, Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA), function ambulation category, modified motor …
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