Mechatronics Design of a Gait-Assistance Exoskeleton for Therapy of Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

This paper presents a mechatronics design of a gait-assistance exoskeleton for therapy in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). This type of muscular dystrophy is a severe condition that causes muscle wasting, which results in a progressive loss of mobility. Clinical studies have shown th...

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Main Authors: Jaime Arcos-Legarda, David Torres, Fredy Velez, Hernan Rodríguez, Alexander Parra, Álvaro Gutiérrez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/839