Scientists Make Walking Easier for Parkinson's Patients
на канале: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Researchers at Harvard SEAS and the Boston University have developed on a solution for those experiencing freezing of gait from parkinson's disease. The robotic garment, worn around the hips and thighs, gives a gentle push to the hips as the leg swings, helping the patient achieve a longer stride. The research demonstrates the potential of soft robotics to treat a potentially dangerous symptom of Parkinson’s disease and could allow people living with the disease to regain their mobility and independence.
The research was supported by the National Science Foundation under grant CMMI-1925085; the National Institutes of Health under grant NIH U01 TR002775; and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Collaborative Research and Development Matching Grant.
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