Assessment of functional capacity during gait using a reciprocal propulsion orthosis (ARGO)--a comparative study with a conventional mechanical orthosis.
Sao Paulo Med J
; 112(1): 495-9, 1994.
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ABSTRACT
One subject (male, 24 years) with an incomplete motor and sensitive SCI, neurological level C6-C7 was submitted to a comparative study during gait using an advanced reciprocating gait othosis (ARGO) and a conventional mechanical orthosis (CMO) and respiratory and metabolic variables were compared at peak effort and in the second minute of recovery. We found that the ARGO, as with the CMO, not guarantee gait independence but the ARGO does enable a more functional gait pattern with a more efficient ventilation. The ratio of CO2/O2 showed that ARGO enable aerobic conditions of work and the energy expenditure using is significantly lower than CMO.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aparelhos Ortopédicos
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Paraplegia
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Marcha
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Article