Effects of robot-assisted gait training on cardiopulmonary function and lower extremity strength in individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) has been increasingly adopted in many rehabilitation facilities for walking function and activity in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the effectiveness of RAGT on lower extremity strength and cardiopulmonary function, especially static pulmonary function, have not been clearly outlined.

Objective

Determine the effect of RAGT on cardiopulmonary function and lower extremity strength in SCI survivors.

Methods

Eight databases were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials comparing RAGT with conventional physical therapy or other non-robotic therapies for survivors with SCI. Study selection required lower extremity strength decline after SCI at baseline. The overall effects of RAGT were calculat

SUBMITTER: Wan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10795646 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature