1995
DOI: 10.1038/sc.1995.100
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Ergonomy of paraplegic patients working with a reciprocating gait orthosis

Abstract: A reciprocating gait orthosis (ROO) is, among others, the most widely adopted device to restore the standing and walking capability of paraplegic patients. The aim of the present s�udy was the evaluation of the energy demand (V02), and cardiopulmonary load (HR and VE) imposed on the subject by different working tasks while sitting in a wheelchair or standing using a ROO. In addition, a comparison with the performance of normal subjects was also attempted. The ROO use allowed a dramatic improvement of patients … Show more

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“…The energy costs of orthosis-assisted locomotion have been previously reported. 22,23 In this study, C was higher in RGO+FNS subjects, especially at low velocities of ambulation ( Figure 5). Such a trend con®rms previously reported data.…”
Section: Cost Of Locomotionsupporting
confidence: 48%
“…The energy costs of orthosis-assisted locomotion have been previously reported. 22,23 In this study, C was higher in RGO+FNS subjects, especially at low velocities of ambulation ( Figure 5). Such a trend con®rms previously reported data.…”
Section: Cost Of Locomotionsupporting
confidence: 48%
“…One of the most common HKAFOs prescribed for this patient group is the Isocentric Reciprocal Gait Orthosis (IRGO). 1,2 More recently an alternate type of HKAFO, the Walkabout Orthosis (WO), has become available. The WO comprises two KAFOs joined to a medial linkage system and it is claimed that it can provide reciprocal gait for people who are paraplegic without the bulk and inconvenience of the thoracolumbar corsets associated with more conventional types of HKAFOs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Limited use for therapeutic exercise, function in the home and workplace, however, appear to justify continued improvement in the development of new orthoses and methods of training. 5,6 The RGO orthosis has been accepted as one of the more popular devices for therapeutic exercise 7 and several studies of hybrid use oer con¯icting results as to increased eciency. 8 ± 10 The present study was aimed at investigating the use of the treadmill in the training of paraplegic patients ambulating with new generation reciprocating gait orthoses (RGO and ARGO).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%