Open AccessEvaluation of a passive pediatric leg exoskeleton during gait
Author(s) -
Jessica Zistatsis,
Keshia M. Peters,
Daniel Ballesteros,
Heather A. Feldner,
Kristie Bjornson,
Katherine M. Steele
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
prosthetics and orthotics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.729
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1746-1553
pISSN - 0309-3646
DOI - 10.1177/0309364620956868
Subject(s) - exoskeleton , gait , hemiparesis , physical medicine and rehabilitation , ankle , medicine , physical therapy , gait analysis , surgery , lesion
Children with hemiparesis are commonly prescribed ankle foot orthoses to help improve gait; however, these orthoses often result in only small and variable changes in gait. Research with adult stroke survivors has suggested that orthoses that extend beyond the ankle using long, passive tendon-like structures (i.e. exotendons) can improve walking.