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Issue title: Advances in Biomedical Engineering: Research that bridges the gap between Engineering and Medicine
Guest editors: Julius Griškevičius.
Article type: Research Article
Authors: Daunoraviciene, Kristinaa | Adomaviciene, Ausrab | Svirskis, Donatasb | Griškevičius, Juliusa; * | Juocevicius, Alvydasb
Affiliations: [a] Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania | [b] Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Physical and Sports Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Julius Griškevičius, Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, J. Basanavičius str. 28, MR-II 2-109, 03224 Vilnius, Lithuania. Tel.: +370 68737782; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Integration of the verticalization robot, Erigo, with functional electric stimulation and passive leg movements in the postacute rehabilitation of neurological patients could reduce the risk of secondary complications and improve functional outcomes (i.e. orthostatic hypotension, postural control and walking ability). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to estimate and quantify changes in the postacute stage, mainly related to heart rate and blood pressure in functional recovery, postural parameters, walking ability and psychoemotional reactions, during training using the verticalization robot Erigo. METHODS: Six patients [three suffering from a stroke (ST) and three with spinal cord injuries (SCI)] participated in 10 sessions of physical therapy with the verticalization robot during primary inpatient rehabilitation. Functional state changes were assessed using clinical tests before and after the treatment, and the loading tolerance during Erigo training was noted. RESULTS: In early rehabilitation, Erigo training was safe and effective at improving orthostatic tolerance, posture and positive emotional reactions in both the ST and SCI patients (P< 0.05). In addition, advanced technologies were more effective at boosting the orthostatic tolerance in SCI patients, while they were more effective at increasing the dynamic balance and walking ability in ST patients (P< 0.05).
Keywords: Erigo, verticalization, stroke, spinal cord injury, primary inpatient rehabilitation
DOI: 10.3233/THC-182508
Journal: Technology and Health Care, vol. 26, no. S2, pp. 613-623, 2018
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