An innovative training based on robotics for older people with subacute stroke: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a leading cause of disability, injury, and death in elderly people and represents a major public health problem with substantial medical and economic consequences. The incidence of stroke rapidly increases with age, doubling for each decade after age 55 years. Gait impairment is one of the most important problems after stroke, and improving walking function is often a key component of any rehabilitation program. To achieve this goal, a robotic gait trainer seems to be promising. In fact, some studies underline the efficacy of robotic gait training based on end-effector technology, for different diseases, in particular in stroke patients. In this randomized controlled trial, we verify the efficacy of the robotic treatment in terms of improving the gait and reduc

SUBMITTER: Maranesi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8204575 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature