Systematic review on wearable lower-limb exoskeletons for gait training in neuromuscular impairments.

ABSTRACT: Gait disorders can reduce the quality of life for people with neuromuscular impairments. Therefore, walking recovery is one of the main priorities for counteracting sedentary lifestyle, reducing secondary health conditions and restoring legged mobility. At present, wearable powered lower-limb exoskeletons are emerging as a revolutionary technology for robotic gait rehabilitation. This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview on wearable lower-limb exoskeletons for people with neuromuscular impairments, addressing the following three questions: (1) what is the current technological status of wearable lower-limb exoskeletons for gait rehabilitation?, (2) what is the methodology used in the clinical validations of wearable lower-limb exoskeletons?, and (3) what are the benefits and

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Fernandez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7852187 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature