Robot-assisted Gait Training in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Patients should use their belts (Harness) to support their weight when walking in equipment. In the first training session, the patient focuses on fitting and adapting the equipment and helps the patient learn. To minimize skin damage, the patient can wear a protector. The initial walking speed starts at 1.0 km/h and can be increased gradually to 3.0 km/h. The gait robot provides an auditory feedback according to gait cycle and a visual feedback on the patient's active participation. If the patient can tolerate, the gait robot may control the walking speed automatically according to the patient's participation. The treatment time per session is 45 minutes including don and doff time. Total 12 sessions are provided for 4 weeks.

Patients exercise on the treadmill. The initial walking speed starts at 1.0 km/h and can be increased gradually to 3.0 km/h. The therapist provides appropriate visual and auditory instructions to allow the patient to participate in the treadmill training. The treatment time per session is 45 minutes including warm-up and cool-down. Total 12 sessions are provided for 4 weeks.