A Proof of Principle Study Conducted by Community-Dwelling Seniors Using a Novel Passive Gait Assist System
Jaewook Kim,
Yekwang Kim,
Seonghyun Kang
et al.
Abstract:It is vital for rehabilitating patients to perform as many task-related exercises as possible. These patients often need either force or trajectory assistance in order to perform gait. While this can be provided in the form of traditional gait rehabilitation or currently emerging robot-assisted gait training, there is a need for an affordable means to assist gait training. In this study, we present a passive gait assistance device that is composed of a spring-bar system attached to an elastic cord and a specia… Show more
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