Modular hip exoskeleton improves walking function and reduces sedentary time in community-dwelling older adults

Modular hip exoskeleton improves walking function and reduces sedentary time in community-dwelling older adults

Abstract Background Despite the benefits of physical activity for healthy physical and cognitive aging, 35% of adults over the age of 75 in the United States are inactive. Robotic exoskeleton-based exercise studies have shown benefits in improving walking function, but most are conducted in clinical...

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Main Authors: Chandrasekaran Jayaraman, Kyle R. Embry, Chaithanya K. Mummidisetty, Yaejin Moon, Matt Giffhorn, Sara Prokup, Bokman Lim, Jusuk Lee, Younbaek Lee, Minhyung Lee, Arun Jayaraman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Exoskeleton
Gait training
Clinical outcomes
Fall prevention
Aging
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-022-01121-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-022-01121-4

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