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Objective and subjective evaluation of walking ability with and without the use of a passive brace for hip flexor muscles in individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Valeria PradaErica GrangeCaterina SgaritoElisabetta PedrazzoliGiovanna KonradRachele Di GiovanniGiampaolo BrichettoClaudio Solaro
Published in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2023)
The exoskeleton does not add any fatiguing or negative effects. Although the walking performance decreases, the overall perception of the subjects is positive. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effect of the exoskeleton on gait quality.
Keyphrases
  • multiple sclerosis
  • lower limb
  • quality improvement
  • white matter
  • case control
  • physical activity