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Rehabilitation Program for Gait Training Using UAN.GO, a Powered Exoskeleton: A Case Report.

Gianfranco Lamberti1,2, Gianluca Sesenna3, Qamil Paja4

  • 1Spinal Unit, Azienda USL, 29121 Piacenza, Italy.

Neurology International
|June 23, 2022
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Robotic-assisted gait training using the UAN.GO exoskeleton significantly improved walking distance and functional mobility in a patient with spinal cord injury. This technology shows promise for enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.

Keywords:
rehabilitationrobotic exoskeletonspinal cord injurywalking

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts neural pathways, affecting sensory, motor, and autonomic functions.
  • Robotic-assisted gait training presents a novel approach to restore physiological gait patterns post-SCI.
  • Developing effective rehabilitation tools is crucial for improving functional recovery in SCI patients.

Observation:

  • A training protocol utilizing the UAN.GO active lower limb exoskeleton was implemented for a participant with D10 complete SCI.
  • The protocol consisted of 13 sessions, each 1.5 hours long.
  • Effectiveness was measured by 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) performance, perceived exertion (Borg RPE), and skill acquisition.

Findings:

  • Significant improvement in 6-minute walk test distance (from 45.64m to 84.87m) was observed.
  • Mean perceived exertion levels remained stable throughout the training.
  • The participant achieved greater independence and functional mobility with the exoskeleton.

Implications:

  • The UAN.GO exoskeleton demonstrates potential as a valuable tool for walking rehabilitation in spinal cord injury patients.
  • This technology can facilitate enhanced mobility and functional recovery.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the broader applicability and long-term benefits of robotic exoskeletons in SCI rehabilitation.