Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6205354 | Gait & Posture | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The exoskeleton did not affect normal walking when contractures were not emulated. Kinematic reliability varied from poor to excellent depending on the targeted muscle. Reliability was good for the bilateral and unilateral gastrocnemius, soleus, and tibialis posterior as well as the bilateral hamstring and unilateral hip adductors. The exoskeleton can be used to replicate contracture on healthy participants. The exoskeleton will allow us to differentiate primary and compensatory effects of muscle contractures on gait kinematics.
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Authors
M. MSc, A. PhD, G. MD, L. PhD, S. PhD,