The aim of this review was to evaluate, summarize and discuss the available literature concerning the effect of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) on patient with Parkinson disease (PD) and freezing of gait (FOG). A comprehensive literature search was conducted utilizing of MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro (Physiotherapy Ev-idence Database), and the Cochrane Review. Search terms used in-cluded ‘Parkinson disease,’ ‘Freezing of gait,’ ‘RAGT,’ ‘robot-assisted gait training,’ ‘Locomotor rehabilitation,’ ‘gait trainer,’ and ‘robotics as-sisted gait training.’ A total of 4 studies were evaluated, but these stud-ies were primarily of low-level evidence. All the 4 studies noted positive outcomes with using RAGT on FOG. No adverse events or side effects that occurred during and/or after the interventions. While the current literature generally offers support for the use of RAGT for FOG treat-ment, there is a paucity of strong evidence to support its widespread use. The increasing availability of RAGT technology offers the potential for engaging therapy in FOG rehabilitation, but its utility remains uncer-tain given the limited studies available at this time.
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Abstract INTRODUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS RESULTS Effect of RAGT on FOG Effect of RAGT on spatiotemporal gait characteristics and balance DISCUSSION CONFLICT OF INTEREST REFERENCES
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Parkinson diseaseRobot-assisted gait trainingFreezing of gaitPhysiotherapyRehabilitation
저자
Mohammad Alwardat [ Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy, Neuroscience PhD School, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy ]
Corresponding author
Mohammad Etoom [ Department of Physical Therapy, Al-Isra University, Amman, Jordan ]