Effects of robot exoskeletal-assisted gait training on gait ability in a pediatric patient with peripheral polyneuropathy: a case report

[Purpose] This study aims to investigate the effects of robotic exoskeleton-assisted gait training on a pediatric patient with peripheral polyneuropathy. [Participant and Methods] A 10-year-old boy with lower extremity weakness attributed to peripheral polyneuropathy underwent a two-week program com...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2024, Vol.36(9), pp.583-587
Main Authors: Oh, Byeong Hun, Kim, Chul-Su, Kim, Da-Sol, Kim, Gi-Wook, Won, Yu-Hui, Ko, Myoung-Hwan, Seo, Jeong-Hwan, Park, Sung-Hee
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Language:English
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Exoskeletal robotic gait training
Pediatric
Peripheral polyneuropathy
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Summary:[Purpose] This study aims to investigate the effects of robotic exoskeleton-assisted gait training on a pediatric patient with peripheral polyneuropathy. [Participant and Methods] A 10-year-old boy with lower extremity weakness attributed to peripheral polyneuropathy underwent a two-week program comprising 10 rehabilitation sessions of powered robotic exoskeleton-assisted gait training (REGT). He was evaluated before and after treatment using the 10-meter walk test, 6-minute walk test, Berg Balance Scale, the Timed Up and Go Test, the Functional Reach Test, the Modified Functional Reach Test, hip and knee flexion/extension angles, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. [Results] The patient demonstrated improved gait speed, balance, joint mobility, cadence, the maximum oxygen consumption and metabolic equivalents after the REGT. [Conclusion] Robotic exoskeleton devices could provide additional benefits to pediatric patients with peripheral polyneuropathy, pending larger studies to confirm the significance of treatment.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.583