Effects and Safety of Wearable Exoskeleton for Robot-Assisted Gait Training: A Retrospective Preliminary Study

This study explores the use of wearable exoskeletons in robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) for individuals with neurological impairments. RAGT aims to provide overground gait training to rehabilitate those with neurological injuries. The research involved analyzing data from 28 patients who underwent overground RAGT using a wearable exoskeletal robot. The study looked at the effectiveness and safety of this type of training. The results showed improvements in muscle strength, balance, and gait function after the RAGT. The study also found that the training was safe, with only minor adverse events reported.

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  Significant improvements were observed in muscle strength, balance (Berg Balance Scale), and gait function (Functional Ambulation Category) after overground RAGT.
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  The familiarization process with the wearable exoskeleton was typically completed within six sessions of RAGT.
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  Only two mild adverse events, both related to skin tenderness from the straps, were reported during the study.