Adding robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) to a stroke rehabilitation program soon after the event maximizes the patient's ability to walk independently. Robotic gait devices allow the therapist and ...

Aging can impair people's ability to maintain their balance while walking, increasing the risk for falls and injuries. One method for improving motor skills for walking is through training or ...

Clinical trials have been completed on a therapeutic shoe engineered to improve stroke recovery. The shoe has proven successful, allowing for the patented product to hit the market by the end of the ...

A therapeutic shoe engineered to improve stroke recovery is proving successful and expected to hit the market by the end of the year. Clinical trials have been completed on the U.S. patented and ...

For many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), walking can become one of the most challenging daily tasks. As many as 3 in 4 people with MS have gait issues caused by factors like loss of muscle ...

Researchers report advances in inpatient rehabilitation for acute stroke. Their findings indicate early intervention using the robotic exoskeleton for high-dose gait training may improve function.

Gait training is a form of physical therapy that helps improve your walking ability. It may involve exercises for balance, strength, and coordination. This may be helpful for older adults who have ...

For many people, knee osteoarthritis does not announce itself loudly. It slips in quietly. A knee that feels stiff after sitting too long. A walk that suddenly feels longer than it used to. Stairs ...