Wednesday, November 26, 2014

New robotic walker helps patients walk with a natural gait

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The robotic walker moves with the user, instead of keeping them confined to a treadmill


It can be a laborious business, teaching people such as victims of strokes or brain injuries to walk again. Often, multiple physiotherapists are required to hold patients up while they walk on a treadmill, while also manually moving their legs to achieve the proper gait. Soon, however, a robotic walker developed at the National University of Singapore could make the process considerably easier. .. Continue Reading New robotic walker helps patients walk with a natural gait



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