Practical Research Techniques
The effects of load bearing body weight support using
treadmill training (Lokomat) are being studied to improve walking ability in
persons with post-stroke hemiparesis. Rehabilitation of stroke is a high
priority in the VA as this disorder affects nearly 700,000 individuals
annually. Understanding how abnormal gait mechanics and harness forces interact
will lead to improved training parameters for rehabilitation of persons with
neurological impairments.
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