Effects of robotic rehabilitation on walking and balance in pediatric patients with hemiparetic cerebral palsy

Yazici M., LİVANELİOĞLU A., GÜCÜYENER K., Tekin L., Sumer E., Yakut Y.

GAIT & POSTURE, vol.70, pp.397-402, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 70
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.03.017
  • Journal Name: GAIT & POSTURE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.397-402
  • Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Robotic rehabilitation, Walking, CHILDREN, RELIABILITY, MUSCLE, SPEED
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The most prominent characteristics of hemiparetic cerebral palsy (hCP) children are structural and functional asymmetries. These children have low walking speeds, endurance and poor balance. The robotic walking devices repeat and experience symmetrical stepping at the corresponding speed and angles of the lower extremities.