Utilization of overground exoskeleton gait training during inpatient rehabilitation: a descriptive analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overground exoskeleton gait training (OEGT) after neurological injury is safe, feasible, and may yield positive outcomes. However, no recommendations exist for initiation, progression, or termination of OEGT. This retrospective study highlights the clinical use and decision-making of OEGT within the physical therapy plan of care for patients after neurological injury during inpatient rehabilitation.

Methods

The records of patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation after stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury who participated in at least one OEGT session were retrospectively reviewed. Session details were analyzed to illustrate progress and included: "up" time, "walk" time, step count, device assistance required for limb swing, and therapist-deter

SUBMITTER: Gillespie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10401799 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature