Robotic Gait Training VS.Conventional Rehabilitation in SCI

Robotic Gait Training VS. Conventional Physical Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury Patients.

Until now, there's still no any strong evidence supported "which is the best way to restoration walking ability" in spinal cord injury. Most of the evidence suggest that, there is somehow better after gait rehabilitation for ASIA classification C and D but not improved walking ability for ASIA classification A and B. There is an RCT showed the evidence of repetitive locomotor training and physiotherapy could be improved walking and basic activities of daily living after stroke, these might be also really effect in SCI patients.

This study aim to study the effectiveness of conventional rehabilitation compare with robotic gait training machine in subacute SCI patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subacute spinal cord injury ( C5-T12 level) patients.
• ASIA classification C and D.
• No previous joint contracture.
• No severely active medical condition.
• Can easily communicate with no obvious cognitive impairment.
• Given signed inform consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous injury or other neurological condition that related to neurodeficit in key muscles.