From: Reinhart, Shelly [CORP] On Behalf Of VCH Research Institute Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:19 AM Subject: Research Study in People with Stroke: Robotic Walking
Purpose of this study: · We are investigating changes in muscle activity and leg movement in response to walking in the Lokomat robotic gait device in individuals who have had a stroke
Who can participate? · Had a stroke at least 6 months ago that resulted in one side of the body being weaker than the other · Able to walk with or without assistance (e.g hand held walking aid) · Are in stable medical condition · Have no muscle pain or bone disease (e.g osteoporosis)
What is involved? · An assessment of walking function followed by walking in the Lokomat robotic gait device. We will also measure your muscle activity and movement of your legs using non-invasive measures.
When does this study take place? · This study is currently open for recruitment
Where does this study take place/location? · This study takes place at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Principal Investigator:
Dr Tania Lam, BSc(PT), Phd Assistant Professor CIHR New Investigator School of Human Kinetics, UBC International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) 818 West 10th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 tel: (604) 675-8807 email: tania.lam@ubc.ca
Contact Information:
Adina Houldin, Research Assistant Human Locomotion Lab School of Human Kinetics/ICORD, UBC tel: (604)675-8852 email: walkUBC@gmail.com
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I had my stroke in 1997. I use a cane or walker to assist me. I would be interested in trying the robotic walking device. My left affected side; my foot drags or doesn't lift up the way my right foot does [automatically] when walking. I know everyone that is related to me say that I have to "use it or lose it".
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