Experiences of individuals with multiple sclerosis and stroke using transcutaneous foot drop electrical stimulators: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies

Burns, Felicity; Calder, Allyson; Devan, Hemakumar

doi:10.1080/09638288.2022.2076936

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“…The Anklebot (Figure 3) is a device intended, as the name says, to assist the ankle joint in preventing foot drop, which is a common complication in patients following stroke, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury [34]. The ankle joint is responsible for important gait tasks like shock absorption, equilibrium, and serving as a controlling joint of the foot, which is the direct interface to the ground.…”

Section: Ankle Joint Assistmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical Review and Systematic Design Approach for Linkage-Based Gait Rehabilitation Devices

Paiva,

Gonçalves,

Carbone

2024

Robotics

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This study aims to provide a comprehensive critical review of the existing body of evidence pertaining to gait rehabilitation. It also seeks to introduce a systematic approach for the development of innovative design solutions in this domain. The field of gait rehabilitation has witnessed a surge in the development of novel robotic devices. This trend has emerged in response to limitations observed in most commercial solutions, particularly regarding their high costs. Consequently, there is a growing need to explore more cost-effective alternatives and create opportunities for greater accessibility. Within the realm of cost-effective options, linkage-based gait trainers have emerged as viable alternatives, prompting a thorough examination of this category, which is carried out in this work. Notably, there is a wide heterogeneity in research approaches and presentation methods. This divergence has prompted discourse regarding the standardization of key elements relevant to the proposals of new linkage-based devices. As a result, this study proposes a comprehensive and standardized design process and offers a brief illustration of the application of this design process through the presentation of a potential new design.

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Section: Ankle Joint Assistmentioning

confidence: 99%