Robotic Locomotion Therapy – First Experience in the Harmony Rehabilitation Center
Authors:
S. Klobucká; E. Žiaková
Authors place of work:
Rehabilitačné centrum Harmony, Bratislava
primár MUDr. S. Klobucká
Published in the journal:
Rehabil. fyz. Lék., 16, 2009, No. 3, pp. 126-134.
Category:
Original Papers
Summary
A directed locomotion training results in supraspinal plasticity of motor centers of the CNS associated with locomotion functions. LOKOMAT is a new medical-technical device which continues in the manual-assisted training of gait by means of the treadmill. It fulfils the demanding criteria of present day neurorehabilitation based on the knowledge of plasticity of the central nervous system or the ability of reorganization and remodeling of the CNS activated by intensive stimulation from the periphery. Thanks to the precise control of the main parameters of gait stereotype and a significant facilitation of work with the patient suffering from walking disorder or disability the training may last longer, the therapy may be more effective and positive results may be reached at an earlier date. In the case report the authors describe improvement of motor functions, stability and ability to walk.
Key words:
Lokomat, poliomyelitis, locomotion training
Zdroje
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Štítky
Physiotherapist, university degree Rehabilitation Sports medicineČlánok vyšiel v časopise
Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine
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