Effects of Passive Hip Flexion and Extension Assistance in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease and Healthy Individuals.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and related conditions significantly impair walking ability. Previous studies demonstrated that passive lightweight exosuits can improve walking biomechanics. However, most of these devices focus on assisting hip flexion. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of flexion and extension assistance on joint kinetics and muscle activation. We hypothesized that there would be an optimal combination of flexion and extension assistance for measured parameters. (2) Methods: Four patients with PAD and six healthy individuals walked on a treadmill while wearing a passive exosuit with adjustable hip flexion and extension assistance. Lower limbs' power, moment, and muscle activation were recorded. (3) Results: We found that passive hip assi

SUBMITTER: Razavi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12157799 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature