Metabolic Demand and Muscle Activation during Different Forms of Bodyweight Supported Locomotion in Men with Incomplete SCI
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(a) Body weight supported training devices used during walking sessions; from left to right: Manual Treadmill, Lokomat, and ZeroG. All devices provided body weight support (BWS) through a harness. The Andago GmbH treadmill (Loko) was used for robotic assisted (Lokomat) and unassisted (Manual Treadmill) walking sessions. The ZeroG had a custom series elastic actuator that traveled along an overhead trolley, which provided dynamic BWS while individuals performed overground walking sessions. (b) Manual Treadmill sessions normally completed with therapist assistance (not provided in this study) at both legs. The Andago GmbH treadmill is used during these sessions without the robotic orthosis providing individuals with greater degrees of freedom during training.
