Preliminary Investigation on the Development of a Lower Extremity Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation: A Clinical Consideration
Zahari Taha1, Anwar P. P. Abdul Majeed1, Mohd Yashim Wong Paul Tze1
, and Abdul Ghaffar Abdul Rahman2
1.Innovative Manufacturing, Mechatronics and Sports Laboratory, Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Pekan, Malaysia
2.Advanced Structural Integrity and Vibration Research, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Pekan, Malaysia
2.Advanced Structural Integrity and Vibration Research, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Pekan, Malaysia
Abstract—Gait disorder is the inability of one to maintain balance, assume upright position nor the aptitude to initiate and sustain rhythmic stepping. This form of abnormality may originate from cerebellar disease, stroke, spinal injury, cardiac disease or other general conditions that may instigate such disorder. Studies have shown that one’s mobility may be improved with continuous locomotor activity. Conventional rehabilitation therapy is deemed too laborious as well as cost demanding. Rehabilitation robotics have been explored to address the drawbacks of conventional rehabilitation therapy and the increasing demand for gait rehabilitation. Clinical considerations are often taken for granted amongst other design considerations. This paper attempts a review of the clinical considerations as well as reporting preliminary findings on the development of the iMAMS lower extremity rehabilitation exoskeleton.
Index Terms—exoskeleton, gait rehabilitation, clinical, ergonomics, lower extremities
Cite: Zahari Taha, Anwar P. P. Abdul Majeed, Mohd Yashim Wong Paul Tze, and Abdul Ghaffar Abdul Rahman, "Preliminary Investigation on the Development of a Lower Extremity Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation: A Clinical Consideration," Journal of Medical and Bioengineering, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1-6, February 2015. Doi: 10.12720/jomb.4.1.1-6
Index Terms—exoskeleton, gait rehabilitation, clinical, ergonomics, lower extremities
Cite: Zahari Taha, Anwar P. P. Abdul Majeed, Mohd Yashim Wong Paul Tze, and Abdul Ghaffar Abdul Rahman, "Preliminary Investigation on the Development of a Lower Extremity Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation: A Clinical Consideration," Journal of Medical and Bioengineering, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1-6, February 2015. Doi: 10.12720/jomb.4.1.1-6
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