SynthesisThe journal of spinal cord medicine2024
Effects of robot-assisted gait training on cardiopulmonary function and lower extremity strength in individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Cortical Brain Activation During Robot-Assisted Gait in Humans With Acute and Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study.The European journal of neuroscience · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Robotic Devices for Medical Rehabilitation: An Umbrella Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Impact of Robotic-Assisted Gait Therapy on Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients with Subacute Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs)-A Prospective Clinical Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
contextRobot-assisted gait training (RAGT) has been increasingly adopted in many rehabilitation facilities for walking function and activity in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the effectiveness of RAGT on lower extremity strength and cardiopulmonary function, especially static pulmonary function, have not been clearly outlined.
objectiveDetermine the effect of RAGT on cardiopulmonary function and lower extremity strength in SCI survivors.
methodsEight databases were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials comparing RAGT with conventional physical therapy or other non-robotic therapies for survivors with SCI. Study selection required lower extremity strength decline after SCI at baseline. The overall effects of RAGT were calculated using a meta-analytic method. Begg's test was used to assess the risk of publication bias.
resultsThe pooled analysis demonstrated that RAGT may have a positive effect for individuals with SCI on lower extremity strength enhancing (
conclusionsRAGT may be a useful technique for improving lower limb strength and cardiovascular endurance in SCI survivors. The usefulness of RAGT in enhancing static pulmonary function was not demonstrated by the study. However, these results should be interpreted with caution, given the low number of selected studies and subjects. Clinical studies with large sample sizes will be necessary in the future.
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