Exoskeleton assistance symmetry matters: unilateral assistance reduces metabolic cost, but relatively less than bilateral assistance

Exoskeleton assistance symmetry matters: unilateral assistance reduces metabolic cost, but relatively less than bilateral assistance

Abstract Background Many gait impairments are characterized by asymmetry and result in reduced mobility. Exoskeletons could be useful for restoring gait symmetry by assisting only one leg. However, we still have limited understanding of the effects of unilateral exoskeleton assistance. Our aim was t...

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Main Authors: Philippe Malcolm, Samuel Galle, Pieter Van den Berghe, Dirk De Clercq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Exoskeleton
Symmetry
Asymmetry
Unilateral
Bilateral
Metabolic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0381-z

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