Lower-Limb Exoskeletons for Gait Training in Parkinson’s Disease: The State of the Art and Future Perspectives
Matteo Fortunati,
Massimiliano Febbi,
Massimo Negro
et al.
Abstract:Gait dysfunction (GD) is a common impairment of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which negatively impacts patients’ quality of life. Among the most recent rehabilitation technologies, a lower-limb powered exoskeleton (LLEXO) arises as a useful instrument for gait training in several neurological conditions, including PD. However, some questions relating to methods of use, achievable results, and usefulness compared to traditional rehabilitation methodologies still require clear answers. Therefore, in this review, we … Show more
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