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Wearable Knee Robot Shows Early Promise for Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Key Takeaways
- A 0.96 kg wearable knee robot was tested in six children with SMA type II.
- All participants could stand from a seated position without robotic help after six weeks.
- Quadriceps muscle volume increased by 19% during training.
- Functional gains persisted after intensive training stopped.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com