Precision Gait Retraining for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral PalsyGait Disorders1 moreThis project will develop the first sensor-based mobile Pelvic Assist Device (mPAD) that can deliver precise, adaptable, pelvic control to restore natural coordination of upper- and lower-limb movements during gait in children with Cerebral Palsy
Exoskeleton and Brain Activity With fNIRS
HealthyGait Disorders1 moreBackground. Force control is one of the major parameter of motor activity. There is few study concerning the cortical activity imply for different levels of force during gait. Objective. To investigate cortex activation while walking an exoskeleton with 4 levels of guidance force in healthy controls. Methods. The investigators acquired near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) with a 20 channels device (Brite 24® ; Artinis) covering bilaterally most motor control brain regions during exoskeleton walking at different level of force (100 %, 50% aid, 0 % aid and 25 % of resistance) in 24 healthy controls. The investigators measured variations of oxyhemoglobin (HbO2) and deoxyhemoglobin (HbR). The technique was optimized by the use of reference channels (to correct for superficial hemodynamic interference).
High Intensity Interval Training in Geriatrics
Muscle WeaknessGait1 moreThis is a pilot study for evaluating the feasibility of using High Intensity Interval Training in geriatric hospitalized patients compared to the standard current rehabilitation practice.
Effect of Using a Bionic Leg on Physiological and Biomechanical Measures in Stroke Patients
StrokePhysical Activity2 moreThis study will assess the effect of wearing a wearable bionic leg, on the physiological cost index and biomechanical measures in patients with stroke. Patients will be tested during a range of activities (sit-to-stand, walking) with and without the Bionic Leg, and following a 30-min training program.
Effects of iVR Treadmill on Gait in PD
Parkinson DiseaseVirtual Reality3 moreParkinson's Disease (PD) patients suffer from gait impairments responsible for falls and bad quality of life: reduced speed and stride length, randomness in stride duration variability (reduced Long-Range Autocorrelations (LRA)). This pilot study will compare the spatio-temporal walking parameters and LRA of PD patients tested under three conditions: walking over ground, walking on a treadmill and walking on a treadmill in virtual reality. The aim is to determine the effect on gait of an optical flow recreated in virtual reality, by means of a virtual reality headset, on a treadmill.
The Effect of a Ankle Assist Robot on Gait Function and Cardiopulmonary Metabolic Efficiency in...
StrokeGait1 moreThe aim of this study was to identify the assistance effect of Ankle Assist Robot v1 developed by Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd., Korea) by comparing gait function during overground gait in three conditions (with robot-assist torque on/with robot-assist torque off/without robot) the energy expenditure during treadmill gait in three conditions (with robot-assist torque on/with robot-assist torque off/without robot)
Impact of an Orthotic Intervention in Children With Peripheral Neuropathy
GaitDrop Foot5 moreThis research study will investigate the effect of two orthotic (brace) devices for the ankle and foot on walking and ankle flexibility in children with cancer not involving the brain or spinal cord.
Innovative Gait Biofeedback Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation
StrokeCardiovascular2 moreThe long-term study goal is to develop a more engaging, motivating gait biofeedback methodologies specifically designed for post-stroke gait training. The current project aims to address fundamental questions regarding the optimal methodology to deliver AGRF biofeedback during gait, and the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of AGRF progression protocols for improved gait patterns and gait function. The study objectives are to (1) evaluate the immediate effects of biofeedback training methodology on gait biomechanics; and (2) evaluate the feasibility and short-term effects on gait performance of a real-time biofeedback protocol incorporating progression criteria (similar to those employed during clinical rehabilitative training).
Operability and Implementation of a Patient Motion Monitoring System Using Wireless Body Worn Sensors...
Accidental FallsGait1 moreIn this observational study, a motion monitoring system including body-worn sensors, communication portals, data capture system, and algorithms will be tested with geriatric patients in Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center (Lubbock, TX). The study is part of a long-term effort to improve the quality of life and safety of geriatric patients by using autonomous systems that can alert care givers of mobility issues and falls.
Immersive Virtual Reality to Improve Gait in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson DiseaseGait Disorders1 moreParkinson's Disease (PD) patients suffer from gait impairments responsible for falls and bad quality of life: reduced speed and stride length, randomness in stride duration variability (reduced Long-Range Autocorrelations (LRA)). On the other hand, treadmill walking has shown long-term effectiveness on PD patients' gait and quality of life. The purpose of this single blinded randomized controlled trial is to study the effect of a combination of immersive virtual reality and treadmill walking on LRA.