Safety and usability of the MAK exoskeleton in patients with stroke.
Carlos Cumplido-TrasmonteE Barquín-SantosE Garcés-CastelloteM D Gor-García-FogedaAlberto PlazaM Hernández-MeleroA Gutiérrez-AyalaRoberto Cano-de la CuerdaA L López-MorónE García-ArmadaPublished in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2023)
Our results suggest that the MAK device is safe for stroke patients. Nevertheless, further changes to enhance usability are recommended, such as an improvement of the attachment system and an adaptation for the drop foot. Beneficial effects regarding increases in muscle strength were obtained. Further trials with a larger sample size, longer intervention periods, and a control group are needed to verify these results. Also, future research should focus on the usability of the MAK as an assistive technology.