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SynthesisJournal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation2017

Robotic assisted gait as a tool for rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic review.

Ledycnarf J Holanda, Patrícia M M Silva, Thiago C Amorim, Matheus O Lacerda, Camila R Simão, Edgard Morya

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Synthesis in Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 50 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

50 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 121 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Effects of Robot-Assisted Gait Therapy on Urodynamic Changes in the Subacute Phase After Spinal Cord Injury: A Prospective Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026
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  8. Advancing human sensorimotor research through modular robotics: the case of the HRX-1.Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ledycnarf J HolandaNeuroengineering Program, Edmond and Lily Safra International Neuroscience Institute, Santos Dumont Institute, Rodovia RN 160, Km 03, 3001 Distrito Jundiaí, Macaíba, 59280-000, Brazil. fisioledyholanda@gmail.com.
Patrícia M M SilvaNeuroengineering Program, Edmond and Lily Safra International Neuroscience Institute, Santos Dumont Institute, Rodovia RN 160, Km 03, 3001 Distrito Jundiaí, Macaíba, 59280-000, Brazil.
Thiago C AmorimNeuroengineering Program, Edmond and Lily Safra International Neuroscience Institute, Santos Dumont Institute, Rodovia RN 160, Km 03, 3001 Distrito Jundiaí, Macaíba, 59280-000, Brazil.
Matheus O LacerdaFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Sen. Salgado Filho Lagoa Nova, Natal, 59078-970, Brazil.
Camila R SimãoFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Sen. Salgado Filho Lagoa Nova, Natal, 59078-970, Brazil.
Edgard MoryaNeuroengineering Program, Edmond and Lily Safra International Neuroscience Institute, Santos Dumont Institute, Rodovia RN 160, Km 03, 3001 Distrito Jundiaí, Macaíba, 59280-000, Brazil.
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte · BR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSpinal cord injury (SCI) is characterized by a total or partial deficit of sensory and motor pathways. Impairments of this injury compromise muscle recruitment and motor planning, thus reducing functional capacity. SCI patients commonly present psychological, intestinal, urinary, osteomioarticular, tegumentary, cardiorespiratory and neural alterations that aggravate in chronic phase. One of the neurorehabilitation goals is the restoration of these abilities by favoring improvement in the quality of life and functional independence. Current literature highlights several benefits of robotic gait therapies in SCI individuals.

objectivesThe purpose of this study was to compare the robotic gait devices, and systematize the scientific evidences of these devices as a tool for rehabilitation of SCI individuals.

methodsA systematic review was carried out in which relevant articles were identified by searching the following databases: Cochrane Library, PubMed, PEDro and Capes Periodic. Two authors selected the articles which used a robotic device for rehabilitation of spinal cord injury.

resultsDatabases search found 2941 articles, 39 articles were included due to meet the inclusion criteria. The robotic devices presented distinct features, with increasing application in the last years. Studies have shown promising results regarding the reduction of pain perception and spasticity level; alteration of the proprioceptive capacity, sensitivity to temperature, vibration, pressure, reflex behavior, electrical activity at muscular and cortical level, classification of the injury level; increase in walking speed, step length and distance traveled; improvements in sitting posture, intestinal, cardiorespiratory, metabolic, tegmental and psychological functions.

conclusionsThis systematic review shows a significant progress encompassing robotic devices as an innovative and effective therapy for the rehabilitation of individuals with SCI.

Indexed as

GaitRoboticsGait Disorders, NeurologicHumansPhysical Therapy ModalitiesSpinal Cord InjuriesRehabilitationRobotic assisted gaitRobotic devicesSpinal cord injury

Identifiers

PMID29202845
PMCPMC5715997
OpenAlexW2775811519

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