Effect of using of a lower-extremity exoskeleton on disability of people with multiple sclerosis.

CONCLUSIONS: The benefits in physical functioning and emotional well-being from using the exoskeleton at home were linked to amount of device usage. Low-profile robotic exoskeletons could be used to deliver facilitated exercise while assisting with locomotor activities of daily living, such as walking and stair climbing in the home and community environment. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Exoskeletons for home use may have the potential to benefit people with MS in terms of physical functioning and emotional well-being. The benefits in physical functioning and emotional well-being appeared to be linked to amount of usage. Exoskeletons might be useful for delivering facilitated exercise while assisting with walking and stair climbing in the home. PMID: 33503390 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research