Preliminary effects of robotic-assisted gait training in post-stroke patients: A pilot study

Authors

  • Iyyappan Manickavasagam Department of Neurosciences, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Vignesh Srinivasan Department of Neurosciences, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3378-4334
  • Yamini Umasankar Department of Neurosciences, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9801-2197
  • Jagatheesan Alagesan Department of Paediatrics, School of Paramedical Allied and Health Care Sciences, Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8428-1772

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https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v18i4.84607

Keywords:

assistive technology, disability, health, quality of life, stroke rehabilitation

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Published

29-12-2025

How to Cite

Manickavasagam, I., Srinivasan, V., Yamini Umasankar, & Jagatheesan Alagesan. (2025). Preliminary effects of robotic-assisted gait training in post-stroke patients: A pilot study. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 18(4), e84607 . https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v18i4.84607

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