Effect of robotic gait training on cardiorespiratory system in incomplete spinal cord injury

F. Hoekstra, M.P.M. van Nunen, K.H.L. Gerrits, J.M. Stolwijk-Swuste, M. Crins, T.W.J. Janssen

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    Abstract

    The objectives in this study were to investigate the effect of robot-assisted gait training on cardiorespiratory fitness in subjects with motor incomplete spinal cord injury and document the exercise intensity of robotic walking in comparison with the recommended guidelines. Ten patients followed a 24-session training program with a robotic gait orthosis in addition to physiotherapy sessions completed within 10 to 16 wk. Cardiorespiratory fitness was determined in a graded arm crank exercise test before and after the training program. To assess the intensity of robot-assisted walking, oxygen consumption (VO
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1411-1422
    JournalJournal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
    Volume50
    Issue number10
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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