Investigating the orthotic effect of a passive gravity-compensated exoskeletal device on upper-limb function in people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder causing lower and upper-limb (UL) impairments and significantly affecting independence. Current assistive technologies for UL rehabilitation in People with MS (PwMS) rely on actuated robotic systems, which present high costs and complexity. Passive gravity-compensated exoskeletons represent a promising alternative; however, their functional benefits remain underexplored. This study aimed to redesign and evaluate the orthotic effect of a passive gravity-compensated exoskeleton device in supporting upper-limb function in PwMS. This pilot cross-sectional study presents two phases: (I) redesigning an existing passive exoskeleton to improve usability and adaptability; (II) evaluating the orthotic effect and usability of the redesigned exos

SUBMITTER: Bowman T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12382219 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature