The Physiological Benefits and Problems Associated With Using Standing and Walking Orthoses in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury—A Meta-analytic Review
Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients use two transportation systems that include orthosis and wheelchair. It was claimed that standing and walking bring some benefits for SCI patients, such as decreasing bone osteoporosis, preventing pressure sores, and improving various physiological functions. The ma...
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| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210491711000479 |