The effects of powered ankle-foot orthoses on joint kinematics and muscle activation during walking in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Powered lower limb orthoses could reduce therapist labor during gait rehabilitation after neurological injury. However, it is not clear how patients respond to powered assistance during stepping. Patients might allow the orthoses to...

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Main Authors: Domingo Antoinette, Sawicki Gregory S, Ferris Daniel P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/3/1/3