Neurologic injuries, such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, and weaknesses of skeletal muscles
with elderly people, may considerably limit the ability of this population to achieve the main …

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) place a heavy burden on the healthcare system and have a high
personal impact and marked socio-economic consequences. Clinically, no absolute cure for …

Background Many studies have demonstrated the usefulness of repetitive task practice by
using robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) devices, including Lokomat, for the treatment of …

Locomotion can be investigated by factorization of electromyographic (EMG) signals, eg,
with non-negative matrix factorization (NMF). This approach is a convenient concise …

The motor system may rely on a modular organization (muscle synergies activated in time)
to execute different tasks. We investigated the common control features of walking and …

Neuroprosthetic technology and robotic exoskeletons are being developed to facilitate
step**, reduce muscle efforts, and promote motor recovery. Nevertheless, the guidance …

The spinal circuitries combine the information flow from the supraspinal centers with the
afferent input to generate the neural codes that drive the human skeletal muscles. The …

Background: Stroke causes weak functional mobility in survivors and affects the ability to
perform activities of daily living. Wearable ankle robots are a potential intervention for gait …

Introduction Muscle synergies have been proposed as a strategy employed by the central
nervous system to control movements. Muscle synergy analysis is a well-established …

Objective. Gait performance is an indicator of mobility impairment after stroke. This study
evaluated changes in balance, lower extremity motor function, and spatiotemporal gait …