The influence of new reciprocating link medial linkage orthosis on walking and independence in a spinal cord injury patient

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Bani M. A., Arazpour M., Farahmand F., Azmand A., Hutchins S. W., Kashani R. V., ...More

SPINAL CORD, vol.53, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Editorial Material
  • Volume: 53
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1038/sc.2014.196
  • Journal Name: SPINAL CORD
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and evaluation of a new medial linkage reciprocating gait orthosis (MLRGO) that incorporates a reciprocal mechanism and is sensitive to pelvic motion to potentially assist paraplegic patients to walk and provide functional independence.