The effects of RYSEN-induced supportive, propelling and impeding forces on step parameters and muscular control in walking after stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body weight support (BWS) devices are increasingly used for gait training after stroke. The RYSEN not only allows for vertical BWS but also for the addition of mediolateral and anteroposterior forces. To assess to what extent the RYSEN could be used for targeted gait training, this study aimed to investigate the effect of BWS with and without the addition of mediolateral and anteroposterior forces on step parameters and muscular control in individuals after stroke and able-bodied individuals.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, fifteen individuals after stroke and fifteen able-bodied individuals completed several overground walking conditions: unsupported and BWS with(out) mediolateral and anteroposterior forces. Step length, step width (variability), single st

SUBMITTER: Ettema S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12530570 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature