Effect of intensive robotic exoskeleton gait training on functional outcomes and energy expenditure in patients with neurological conditions
Technology
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Evaluate the effect of intensive robotic exoskeleton gait training on trunk control, balance, gait speed, endurance, and. Robotic exoskeleton training demonstrates meaningful improvements, enhancing conventional physiotherapy practices.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Assistive Technology, Robotics
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate the effect of intensive robotic exoskeleton gait training on trunk control, balance, gait speed, endurance, and energy expenditure.
Background
Robotic exoskeletons offer intensive, repetitive training with potential to enhance motor learning and recovery in neurological rehabilitation.
Methods
Case series report with 23 patients using EksoGT exoskeleton; outcome measures included BBS, TIS, 6MWT, PCI, and 10MWT.
Results
Significant improvements observed in balance, trunk control, endurance, and energy expenditure. Minimal clinically important differences noted for specific outcomes.
Conclusion
Robotic exoskeleton training demonstrates meaningful improvements, enhancing conventional physiotherapy practices.
Lessons Learnt
Integrating new technologies requires clinician training and adaptation for enhanced outcomes.
Additional Information
Limited sample size due to COVID-19 restrictions; recognized with Merit Award at SHBC 2021 in the Singapore Allied Health Award category.
Keywords
Simulation Training Robots, Assistive Robots, Exoskeleton Gait Training, Energy Expenditure
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group, Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Neurology |
Project Lead(s) | Amelia Ho Chiu Yi |
Project Member(s) | Ong Cheng Hong |
Connect with this contributor!
Amelia Ho - amelia_cy_ho@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C387_TTSH_SHBC_2021_Effect_of_intensive_robotic_exoskeleton_gait_training_on_functional_outcomes.pdf