Exoskeleton plantarflexion assistance for elderly

Highlights • Generally, physically active elderly (over 65y) can walk with an exoskeleton that assists push-off. • The exoskeleton reduced metabolic cost with 12% compared to powered-off.

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Published in:Gait & posture 2017-02, Vol.52, p.183-188
Main Authors: Galle, S, Derave, W, Bossuyt, F, Calders, P, Malcolm, P, De Clercq, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Ankle Joint - physiology
Biomechanical Phenomena
Elderly
Electromyography
Exercise Test
Exoskeleton
Exoskeleton Device
Female
Foot - physiology
Humans
Male
Metabolic cost
Mobility Limitation
Orthopedics
Plantarflexion assistance
Range of Motion, Articular
Reference Values
Robotics - instrumentation
Shoes
Walking
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Summary:Highlights • Generally, physically active elderly (over 65y) can walk with an exoskeleton that assists push-off. • The exoskeleton reduced metabolic cost with 12% compared to powered-off.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.11.040