Does treadmill training with Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) impact the quality of life? A first case series in the United States.

Publication Title

Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol

Authors

Emre Yilmaz, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center , Seattle , WAFollow
Cameron K Schmidt, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center , Seattle , WA
Angeli Mayadev, Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Center , Seattle , WAFollow
Tamir Tawfik, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center , Seattle , WAFollow
Kim Kobota, Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Center , Seattle , WA
Ziadee Cambier, Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Center , Seattle , WAFollow
Daniel D Norvell
Jens Chapman, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center , Seattle , WAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-25-2018

Keywords

EQ-5D; Life quality; exoskeleton; gait training; neurorehabilitation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Recently published studies show remarkable improvements in functional mobility after treadmill training with HAL

RESULTS: Five out of six patients showed improvement in the PROMIS v1.2 Physical Function - Mobility score. Four patients did not show changes in the EQ-5D at 6 months follow-up, relative to baseline. The EQ-5D score of one patient worsened while improved in another patient at 6 months follow-up compared to the baseline.

CONCLUSION: Our study details the first experience in a larger series regarding the effects of HAL

Area of Special Interest

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Specialty/Research Institute

Neurosciences

Specialty/Research Institute

Rehabilitation