Can Anklebot Help After A Stroke

Anklebot can be described as a bio scanner and walking coach device.  Robotics is mounted to a knee brace and connected to a custom designed shoe.  Electrode sensors pick up when the person begins to move their ankle on there own, and adjusts the robotics to deliver less assistance.

The anklebot is a product of The Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics and Human Rehab at (MIT) The Boston Mass. Institute of Technology.  The (VA) Department of Veterans Affairs Journal Of Rehabilitation Research and Development has published  an initial study involving post stroke ankle stiffness and gait function with inclusion of the anklebot.

VA Researchers Larry Forrester and staff will conduct a 2 year study to document how the anklebot can help stroke survivors improve their gait.  As a person moves the ankle, sensors trigger robotics which move the foot along the programmed trajectory.  Electrode sensors record angular displacement and torque as collected data on a computer program.  Researchers can use the data to determine ankle stiffness and (ROM) range of motion.

Researchers hope to publish scientific evidence for the ability of anklebot to improve gait velocity and forward propulsion . With the completion of this study the expectation will be the inclusion of anklebot in to the rehab regimen for the post stroke population experiencing difficulties with ambulation.  Most importantly the post stroke patient can have access to a simultaneous therapy that could help them walk better.   Home Care Path encourages readers to follow this new therapy practice as it becomes more available.

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