Physiotherapy students' perspectives on the use and implementation of exoskeletons as a rehabilitative technology in clinical settings.

CONCLUSION: This study highlights current challenges surrounding exoskeleton implementation into clinical practice and provides direction for future exoskeleton development. Implications for rehabilitation Physiotherapy students view exoskeletons as a potentially valuable rehabilitation tool once perceived limitations are addressed. This study encourages collaboration between physiotherapists and biomedical engineers for future exoskeleton development. More research is needed to inform treatment parameters and appropriate client criteria to guide exoskeleton use for gait rehabilitation. PMID: 32928001 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research