Exoskeletons for Personal Use After Spinal Cord Injury
| Autor: | Casey Kandilakis, Elizabeth Sasso-Lance |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
030506 rehabilitation
medicine.medical_specialty Rehabilitation Computer science medicine.medical_treatment Personal mobility Powered exoskeleton Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Robotics Exoskeleton Device medicine.disease Exoskeleton 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Wheelchair Physical medicine and rehabilitation medicine Humans Reciprocating gait orthosis 0305 other medical science Spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Injuries 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 102:331-337 |
| ISSN: | 0003-9993 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.05.028 |
| Popis: | Before the development of robotic exoskeletons, mobility options beyond a wheelchair were very limited for most people lacking leg movement due to spinal cord injury (SCI). Over the years, robotic exoskeletons have become more widely available and now have the potential to be successfully used for personal use at home and in the community. However, it is important that users set realistic expectations. The features and capabilities of each robotic exoskeleton differ, and how exoskeletons are used may vary greatly between individuals. Robotic exoskeletons can allow individuals with SCI with varying levels of injury to safely and functionally walk for personal mobility or exercise. The following special communication will discuss important considerations surrounding exoskeleton use including feasibility, safety, cost, speed, and potential health benefits of using an exoskeleton for everyday life for people with SCI. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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