Effect of a Passive Exoskeleton on Lower Body and Trunk Kinematics in Elderly.
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a trunk passive exoskeleton on trunk neuromuscular control and lower body kinematics in an elderly population. Methods: Thirteen elderly participants, 8 men, 5 women, mean age 68.8 ± 6.7 yr, wore a passive exoskeleton to lift and drop a 5.7 kg box at...
| Publicado en: | Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 270 - 286 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts tracings Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2026
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