A wearable hip-assist robot reduces the cardiopulmonary metabolic energy expenditure during stair ascent in elderly adults: a pilot cross-sectional study

A wearable hip-assist robot reduces the cardiopulmonary metabolic energy expenditure during stair ascent in elderly adults: a pilot cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Stair ascent is one of the most important and challenging activities of daily living to maintain mobility and independence in elderly adults. Recently, various types of wearable walking assist robots have been developed to improve gait function and metabolic efficiency for elderl...

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Main Authors: Dong-Seok Kim, Hwang-Jae Lee, Su-Hyun Lee, Won Hyuk Chang, Junwon Jang, Byung-Ok Choi, Gyu-Ha Ryu, Yun-Hee Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Wearable hip assist robot
Elderly adult
Metabolic energy expenditure
Stair ascent
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0921-1

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