Publications by authors named "Donna C Livingstone"
J Neuroeng Rehabil
November 2019
Article Synopsis
- Powered exoskeletons like ReWalk can enable walking for people with severe spinal cord injuries, and a 12-week training program showed promising results in walking proficiency and sensory/motor improvements.
- Training required around 45 sessions to achieve 80% of final walking performance, with participants achieving speeds of 0.28-0.60 m/s and distances of 0.74-1.97 km in one hour, although the effort was significantly higher than using a manual wheelchair.
- While some aspects like sitting balance improved, there were mixed results in spasticity and nerve strength, with most participants successfully walking on uneven surfaces but facing some challenges in home-like settings.
