Robotic support in gait training for neurological patients - Robotic support in gait training

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•In general the inclusion criteria are:
•-age > 18 years
•- a stable medical condition
•- a physical condition which allows for 3 minutes of supported walking
•- have sufficient cognitive abilities (Mini-Mental State Examination * 22);Specifically inclusion criteria for spinal cord injury patients are:
•- a first ever SCI
•- time since injury > 6 months
•- complete or incomplete lesion (AIS A,B, C or D)
•- injury to the spinal cord from below C6, on at least one side of the body
•- able to sit unsupported (to sit upright without using the hands or an external support);Stroke patients are explicitly included in the study if they:
•- are diagnosed with a hemiparesis as the result of a stroke
•- have had the stroke > 6 months ago
•- score 1 to 4 on the functional ambulation classification
•- have sufficient communication abilities (Utrechtse Communicatie Onderzoek * 3)

•Spinal cord injury patients and stroke patients are excluded if they:
•- have current orthopaedic problems
•- other neurological diseases
•- have a history of cardiac conditions that interfere with physical load
•- had no independent ambulation prior to SCI or stroke,
•- have contraindication for lower extremity weight bearing (chronic joint pain, fracture)
•- inappropriate or unsafe fit of the robotic trainer due to the participant*s body size (bodyweight > 100 kg) and/ or joint contractures.
•- have spin-stabilizing devices for whom their treating surgeon contraindicates gait
•- have pressure sore stage 2 or higher

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