The effect of asymmetric movement support on muscle activity during Lokomat guided gait in able-bodied individuals.
Sylvana WeilandIneke H SmitHeleen Reinders-MesselinkLucas H V van der WoudeKlaske van KammenRob den OtterPublished in: PloS one (2018)
This is the first study of asymmetrical guidance on muscle activity in the Lokomat, which shows that ipsilateral activity co-depends on the amount of contralateral guidance. In therapy, these properties may be exploited e.g. to promote active contributions by the more affected leg. Therefore, the present results urge further research on the use of asymmetrical guidance in patient groups targeted by Lokomat training.