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ArticlePhysical & occupational therapy in pediatrics2024

PedBotLab: A Novel Video Game-Based Robotic Ankle Platform Created for Therapeutic Exercise for Children With Neurological Impairments.

Justine Belschner, Catherine Coley, Staci Kovelman, Tyler Salvador, Reza Monfaredi, Manon Schladen, Hadi Fooladi Talari, Eduardo A Trujillo Rivera, Kevin Cleary, Sarah Helen Evans

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Article in Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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10 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Justine BelschnerChildren's National Hospital, Washington DC, USA.
Catherine ColeyChildren's National Hospital, Washington DC, USA.
Staci KovelmanChildren's National Hospital, Washington DC, USA.
Tyler SalvadorSheikh Zayed Research Institute, Washington DC, USA.
Reza MonfarediSheikh Zayed Research Institute, Washington DC, USA.
Manon SchladenThe Catholic University of America, Washington DC, USA.
Hadi Fooladi TalariSheikh Zayed Research Institute, Washington DC, USA.
Eduardo A Trujillo RiveraChildren's National Hospital, Washington DC, USA.
Kevin ClearySheikh Zayed Research Institute, Washington DC, USA.
Sarah Helen EvansChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Children's National · USChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia · USGeorge Washington University · USUniversity of America · US

Funding

Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Childrens NationalUL1TR001876 · NCATS · CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE · PI BELL, MICHAEL J · 2016 to 2021
$25.6M
ACL HHS 90REGE0004NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001876
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsAssess the potential benefits of using PedBotLab, a clinic based robotic ankle platform with integrated video game software, to improve ankle active and passive range of motion, strength, selective motor control, gait efficiency, and balance.

methodsTen participants with static neurological injuries and independent ambulation participated in a 10-week pilot study (Pro00013680) to assess feasibility and efficacy of PedBotLab as a therapeutic device twice weekly. Isometric ankle strength, passive and active ankle range of motion, plantarflexor spasticity, selective motor control of the lower extremity, balance, and gait speed were measured pre- and post-trial.

resultsStatistically significant improvements were seen in flexibility, active range of motion, and strength in multiple planes of ankle motion. Ankle dorsiflexion with knee flexion and knee extension demonstrated statistically significant results in all outcome measures. No significant changes were observed in gait speed outcomes.

conclusionsThe use of PedbotLab can lead to improvements in ankle strength, flexibility, and active range of motion for children with static neurological injuries. Future studies aim to evaluate the effect on gait quality and work toward developing a home-based device.

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Exercise TherapyRange of Motion, ArticularRoboticsVideo GamesAdolescentAnkleAnkle JointChildFemaleHumansMaleMuscle StrengthNervous System DiseasesPilot ProjectsPostural BalanceAdaptive gamingcerebral palsyconstraint-induced movement therapypediatricsPro00007337rehabilitative robotics

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PMID38419343
PMCPMC11315628
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