Effect of Robotic Assisted Gait Training on functional and psychological improvement in patients with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Background: Several studies provide evidence that Robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) promotes motor recovery and functional improvement in patients with spinal cord injuries. Context and purpose of the study: The present study was conducted to assess the effect of RAGT on functional and psychological improvement in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury as compared to conventional methods. Forty patients with incomplete spinal cord injury were recruited to this study. They all received conventional rehabilitation program. Twenty patients received RAGT in addition. Baseline measurements of outcome variables were taken before and at week 12 after treatment. Posture control and balance were assessed by Berg Balance Scale [BBS].Functional ambulation was assessed by Functional ambulation category scale [FAC]. Depression was assessed by the Beck depression inventory [BDI]. World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) was used.