43 , 44 The results obtained prior to this 1-year follow-up study (baseline, 6th week, and 12th week assessments) revealed highly significant improvements in exoskeleton-independent overground walking abilities measured by the 10MWT, the 6MinWT, and the TUG, and in the partial reduction of physical assistance and walking aids in the WISCI II score. 24 Muscle strength, measured using the lower extremity motor score, increased in all patients. 24 The results of the 6th-week and 12th-week assessments show major changes during the first 6 weeks of HAL-BWSTT.
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Functional Outcome of Neurologic-Controlled HAL-Exoskeletal Neurorehabilitation in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot With One Year Treatment and Variable Treatment Frequency.
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