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- Title
Rehabilitation Program for Gait Training Using UAN.GO, a Powered Exoskeleton: A Case Report.
- Authors
Lamberti, Gianfranco; Sesenna, Gianluca; Paja, Qamil; Ciardi, Gianluca
- Abstract
Background: Spinal cord injury is characterized by the interruption of neural pathways of the spinal cord, with alteration of sensory, motor, and autonomic functions. Robotic-assisted gait training offers many possibilities, including the capability to reach a physiological gait pattern. Methods: A training protocol with UAN.GO®, an active lower limb exoskeleton, was developed. A participant having D10 complete SCI was recruited for this study. The training protocol was composed by 13 sessions, lasting 1.5 h each. The effectiveness of the protocol was evaluated through the mobility performance during the 6 MWT, the level of exertion perceived administrating Borg RPE at the end of each 6 MWT. Furthermore, time and effort required by the participant to earn a higher level of skills were considered. Results: A significant improvement was registered in the six MWT (t0 = 45.64 m t1 = 84.87 m). Data referring to the mean level of exertion remained stable. The patient successfully achieved a higher level of independence and functional mobility with the exoskeleton. Discussion: The findings from this preliminary study suggest that UAN.GO can be a valid tool for walking rehabilitation of spinal cord injury patients, allowing the achievement of greater mobility performances.
- Subjects
ROBOTIC exoskeletons; TREATMENT programs; SPINAL cord injuries; NEURAL pathways; SPINAL cord
- Publication
Neurology International, 2022, Vol 14, Issue 2, p536
- ISSN
2035-8377
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/neurolint14020043