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The Impact of Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking on the Immune System of Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

Authors : Anthony A. Arcese, Ann M. Spungen, Ona Bloom

Published in: Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Persons with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) are at increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Systemic inflammation is commonly observed in persons with SCI and is inversely correlated with mobility. In the general population, light-moderate intensity exercise such as walking reduces risk of stroke, CVD and reduces systemic inflammation. Powered exoskeletons for persons with SCI offer a means to provide physical activity through overground ambulation. It is currently unclear if, and to what extent, exoskeletal-assisted walking (EAW) leads to health benefits associated with walking. A pilot case series was performed to determine if EAW impacts whole blood gene expression in persons with chronic SCI.

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Title: The Impact of Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking on the Immune System of Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Authors: Anthony A. Arcese
Ann M. Spungen
Ona Bloom
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-69546-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-69547-7

Copyright Year: 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69547-7_38