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Wearable Knee Robot Shows Early Promise for Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A lightweight robotic knee device helped six children with spinal muscular atrophy stand from a seated position after six weeks of training, with gains persisting after training ended.
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.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com