The FreeD module for the Lokomat facilitates a physiological movement pattern in healthy people - a proof of concept study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A contralateral pelvic drop, a transverse rotation and a lateral translation of the pelvis are essential features of normal human gait. These motions are often restricted in robot-assisted gait devices. The optional FreeD module of the driven gait orthosis Lokomat (Hocoma AG, Switzerland) incorporates guided lateral translation and transverse rotation of the pelvis. It consequently should support weight shifting during walking. This study aimed to investigate the influence of the FreeD module on trunk kinematics and hip and trunk muscle activity.

Methods

Thirty- one healthy adults participated. A video analysis of their trunk movements was performed to investigate the lateral chest and pelvis displacement within the Lokomat (with and without FreeD), and this was c

SUBMITTER: Aurich-Schuler T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6366098 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature