Intensity Modulated Exoskeleton Gait Training Post Stroke.

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability. While major advances have been made in early intervention for the treatment of patients post stroke, the majority of survivors have residual mobility challenges. Recovery of motor function is dependent on the interrelationship between dosing, intensity, and task specific practice applied during rehabilitation.

Effect of robotic exoskeleton gait training during acute stroke on functional ambulation.

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability resulting in long-term functional ambulation deficits. Conventional therapy can improve ambulation, but may not be able to provide consistent, high dose repetition of movement, resulting in variable recovery with residual gait deviations.

Objective: The objective of this preliminary prospective investigation is to evaluate the ability of a robotic exoskeleton (RE) to provide high dose gait training, and measure the resulting therapeutic effect on functional ambulation in adults with acute stroke.