Preserved gait kinematics during controlled body unloading

Preserved gait kinematics during controlled body unloading

Abstract Background Body weight supported locomotor training was shown to improve walking function in neurological patients and is often performed on a treadmill. However, walking on a treadmill does not mimic natural walking for several reasons: absent self-initiation, less active retraction of leg...

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Main Authors: L. Awai, M. Franz, C. S. Easthope, H. Vallery, A. Curt, M. Bolliger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Unloading
Body weight support
Gait pattern
Walking
Healthy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-017-0239-9

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