Experimental investications on a caitemulator for neurological rehabilitation

When a rupture or blood clot reduces blood flow to an arm of the brain, killing brain cells and disrupting the abilities of functions they control, stroke is said to have occurred. The victims of stroke experience weakness and poor coordination.. These attributes impair their ability to walk and use their hands. Many adults and children are affected by neurological problems that affect their function. In adults these conditions include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, post poliomyelitis syndrome and peripheral neuropathy. Children can be affected by cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. muscle dystrophy and many other specific congenital neuromuscular conditions. As medical treatment advances, many children can be expected to reach adulthood and continue to have functional needs throughout their life. Besides the obvious affects on movement and gait, other body systems that affect overall function may be involved. This research work will present an innovative concept for a new means to deliver therapy to patients with gait disabilities.