This trial is enrolling individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effect of using a more precise measurement of voluntary muscle activity during robot-assisted walking. The overall aim is to improve the detection of residual muscle activity of the leg muscles and thus optimize the assistance and safety of robotic devices. The study combines the common practice of electromyography (EMG) with ultrasound imaging. If included, participants will undergo different seated posture tasks and walking tasks using either a powered ankle exoskeleton or an functional electrical stimulation (FES) system of the leg muscles. Final testing will be performed after 8 sessions being performed. Each session may last up to 4 hours.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
- around 8 experimental sessions - investigation or muscle function of the lower limbs - functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the lower limbs via skin surface electrodes - powered ankle exoskeleton - movement tasks while sitting and while walking
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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