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EVALUATION OF GAIT REHABILITATION OUTCOMES IN ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS USING ROBOT-ASSISTED GAIT TRAINING IN DA NANG C HOSPITAL
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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training (MRG-P100) in improving gait function among patients with ischemic stroke. Methods: A controlled clinical trial was conducted at C Hospital, Da Nang, from January to June 2025. A total of 32 patients with ischemic stroke were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. Both groups received standard rehabilitation. Additionally, the intervention group received 30 minutes/day of robot-assisted gait training using the MRG-P100, while the control group received 30 minutes/day of conventional functional training with a therapist. The intervention lasted 4 weeks (20 sessions). Gait-related function was evaluated before and after intervention using FAC, FMA-LE, BBS, and MMT scores. Results: Both groups improved after intervention, but the intervention group showed significantly greater gains (p < 0.05): FAC: Mean improvement of 1.88 points (vs. 0.53 in control group). FMA-LE: Mean increase of 11.35 points (vs. 4.0). BBS: Mean gain of 23.17 points (vs. 12.26). MMT: Increased by 1.76 points (vs. 0.8). Conclusion: Combining robot-assisted gait training with conventional rehabilitation significantly enhances walking ability, lower-limb motor recovery, muscle strength, and balance in subacute ischemic stroke patients compared to conventional therapy alone.
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Stroke, ischemic stroke, rehabilitation, gait training robot, MRG-P100, FAC, FMA-LE, BBS, MMT.
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