Monday, September 4, 2017

Youths with cerebral palsy may benefit from robotic exoskeleton


Six of seven children with cerebral palsy ages 5 to 19 who were outfitted with a robotic exoskeleton had better crouch gait and knee extension after six training sessions, as well as postural improvements similar to those seen in children who have corrective surgery. The findings in Science Translational Medicine suggest that robotic exoskeletons may be used to complement standard treatment for youths with cerebral palsy but more long-term studies are needed, said lead author Zachary Lerner.

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