Vi-RABT: A Platform-Based Robot for Ankle and Balance Assessment and Training

• Published in: Journal of medical and biological engineering Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 556 - 572
• Main Authors: Farjadian, Amir Bahador, Nabian, Mohsen, Hartman, Amber, Yen, Sheng-Che
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.08.2018; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Activities of daily living; Ankle; Balance; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering; Cell Biology; Engineering; Imaging; Impedance; Interactive control; Movement; Original Article; Posture; Proprioception; Public health; Radiology; Rehabilitation; Robots; Torque; Torque sensors (robotics); Training; Rehabilitation robotics; Assistive/Resistive Training; Ankle sprain; Assessment and training
• ISSN: 1609-0985; 2199-4757
• DOI: 10.1007/s40846-017-0332-3

Ankle sprain is a significant public health concern that can compromise ambulation and activities of daily living. An effective rehabilitation protocol includes objective range of motion (ROM), strength, and proprioception assessment and training. The virtually interfaced robotic ankle and balance t...