Assessment of Robotic Assistance on Gait Parameters Among Healthy Subjects and Brain Damaged Patients

Assessment of Robotic Assistance on Gait Parameters.

The main objective of this study is to quantitatively assess the robotic assistance given by an exoskeleton on patients gait parameters. Patients will be asked to walk with- and without the exoskeleton on a treadmill. During the study, the biomechanical and the energy consumption will be assessed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hemiparesis due to stroke
• Min 18 years
• Time since stroke > 15 days
• Ability to understand instructions
• Ability to do gait analysis on the treadmill

Exclusion Criteria:

- Contraindication for the use of the robot Atalante