Pediatric anklebot: Pilot clinical trial Conference Paper
| Authors: | Krebs, H. I.; Michmizos, K. P.; Monterosso, L.; Mast, J. |
| Title: | Pediatric anklebot: Pilot clinical trial |
| Conference Title: | 2011 IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics |
| Abstract: | We are currently examining the therapeutic efficacy of the pediAnklebot, an impedance-controlled low-friction, back-drivable robotic device that trains the ankle of neurologically impaired children of ages 6-10 years old. In this paper, we present the first clinical results from a small feasibility study involving 4 children with Cerebral Palsy. The children used the pediAnklebot in seated position to train their ankle twice per week for a total of 6 weeks (12 sessions). The initial results indicate an improvement of the ankle's functions including its pointing abilities and gait speed. The observed clinical outcome reinforces our confidence that the pediAnklebot, driven by our adaptive, assist-as-needed, robotic therapy can harness plasticity to guide habilitation during childhood. |
| Keywords: | stroke; rehabilitation; recovery; gait; robot-assisted therapy |
| Journal Title | IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics. Proceedings |
| Conference Dates: | 2011 Jun 26-Jul 1 |
| Conference Location: | Zurich, Switzerland |
| ISBN: | 1945-7898 |
| Publisher: | IEEE |
| Date Published: | 2011-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 662 |
| End Page: | 666 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:000392266900112 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| PUBMED: | 22275613 |
| DOI: | 10.1109/ICORR.2011.5975410 |
| Notes: | BIOROB -- Proceedings Paper -- 6th IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob) -- JUN 26-29, 2016 -- SINGAPORE -- IEEE -- 345 E 47TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017 USA -- Source: Wos |
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