Energy Consumption and Cardiorespiratory Load During Lokomat Walking Compared to Walking Without Robot-Assistance in Stroke Patients: Preliminary Results

Nina Lefeber, Eva Swinnen, Marc Michielsen, Stieven Henderix, Eric Kerckhofs

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Abstract

Energy consumption and cardiorespiratory load were assessed during 3 different walking conditions (Lokomat, treadmill and overground walking) in stroke patients. Preliminary results demonstrated that Lokomat walking was significantly less oxygen demanding than treadmill, but not overground walking. No significant differences in heart rate and minute ventilation were found. Further research with sufficient sample size and additional analyses will be performed to draw firm conclusions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiosystems & Biorobotics
Subtitle of host publicationConverging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation II: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR2016)
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages1229-1233
Number of pages5
Volume15
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-46669-9
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-46668-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event3rd International conference on neurorehabilitation - Segovia, Segovia, Spain
Duration: 18 Oct 201621 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameBiosystems and Biorobotics
Volume15
ISSN (Print)2195-3562
ISSN (Electronic)2195-3570

Conference

Conference3rd International conference on neurorehabilitation
Abbreviated titleICNR2016
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySegovia
Period18/10/1621/10/16

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