RObotic-Assisted Rehabilitation for balance and gait in Stroke patients (ROAR-S): study protocol for a preliminary randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke, the incidence of which increases with age, has a negative impact on motor and cognitive performance, quality of life, and the independence of the person and his or her family, leading to a number of direct and indirect costs. Motor recovery is essential, especially in elderly patients, to enable the patient to be independent in activities of daily living and to prevent falls. Several studies have shown how robotic training associated with physical therapy influenced functional and motor outcomes of walking after stroke by improving endurance and walking strategies. Considering data from previous studies and patients' needs in gait and balance control, we hypothesized that robot-assisted balance treatment associated with physical therapy may be more effective than

SUBMITTER: Giovannini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9558956 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature