Opportunities and challenges in the development of exoskeletons for locomotor assistance
Exoskeletons can augment the performance of unimpaired users and restore movement in
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …
Exercise therapy for fatigue in multiple sclerosis
M Heine, I van de Port, MB Rietberg… - Cochrane database …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune‐mediated disease of the central nervous
system affecting an estimated 1.3 million people worldwide. It is characterised by a variety of …
system affecting an estimated 1.3 million people worldwide. It is characterised by a variety of …
Robotic gait rehabilitation and substitution devices in neurological disorders: where are we now?
Gait abnormalities following neurological disorders are often disabling, negatively affecting
patients' quality of life. Therefore, regaining of walking is considered one of the primary …
patients' quality of life. Therefore, regaining of walking is considered one of the primary …
Perspectives and challenges in robotic neurorehabilitation
The development of robotic devices for rehabilitation is a fast-growing field. Nowadays,
thanks to novel technologies that have improved robots' capabilities and offered more cost …
thanks to novel technologies that have improved robots' capabilities and offered more cost …
Robotic-assisted gait training in neurological patients: who may benefit?
I Schwartz, Z Meiner - Annals of biomedical engineering, 2015 - Springer
Regaining one's ability to walk is of great importance for neurological patients and is a major
goal of all rehabilitation programs. Gait training of severely affected patients after the …
goal of all rehabilitation programs. Gait training of severely affected patients after the …
Robotic gait training in multiple sclerosis rehabilitation: Can virtual reality make the difference? Findings from a randomized controlled trial
Gait, coordination, and balance may be severely compromised in patients with multiple
sclerosis (MS), with considerable consequences on the patient's daily living activities …
sclerosis (MS), with considerable consequences on the patient's daily living activities …
Combining robot-assisted therapy with virtual reality or using it alone? A systematic review on health-related quality of life in neurological patients
Background In the field of neurorehabilitation, robot-assisted therapy (RAT) and virtual
reality (VR) have so far shown promising evidence on multiple motor and functional …
reality (VR) have so far shown promising evidence on multiple motor and functional …
Which exercise and behavioural interventions show most promise for treating fatigue in multiple sclerosis? A network meta-analysis
Background: Fatigue is a common, debilitating symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) without a
current standardised treatment. Objective: The aim of this systematic review with network …
current standardised treatment. Objective: The aim of this systematic review with network …
Effect of exercise on fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a network meta-analysis comparing different types of exercise
Objective A network meta-analysis (NMA) of current evidence was conducted to determine if
physical exercise has a positive influence on multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue and type of …
physical exercise has a positive influence on multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue and type of …
The effects of robot-assisted gait training in progressive multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial
S Straudi, C Fanciullacci, C Martinuzzi… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Gait and mobility impairments are common in progressive multiple sclerosis
(MS), leading to reduced quality of life (QoL). Objective: In this randomized controlled study …
(MS), leading to reduced quality of life (QoL). Objective: In this randomized controlled study …