Reciprocating Gait Orthosis for Hemiplegia Patients

Abstract

Hybrid orthosis and functional electric stimulation have been studied to restore of lost function. The purpose of this study is to acquire knowledge on the grand reaction force (GRF) with Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO) and muscle force when stimulated by functional electric stimulation (FES). The data on GRF with RGO and muscle forces by FES were obtained. Walking of a hemiplegia patient with RGO showed different patterns in vertical and sagittal components of the GRF compared with normal. Muscle force by FES changed according to stimulating conditions.