Physical Therapy (Drs Coley, Kovelman, and Belschner), Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia; Sheikh Zayed Research Institute (Drs Cleary and Monfaredi and Messrs Salvador, Fooladi Talari, Slagle, and Rana), Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia; Georgetown University (Dr Schladen), Washington, District of Columbia; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dr Evans), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Center for Surgical Care (Mr Rana), Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia.
Pediatr Phys Ther. 2022 Apr 1;34(2):212-219. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000881.
This pilot study assesses the feasibility of using PedBotHome to promote adherence to a home exercise program, the ability of the device to withstand frequent use, and changes in participant ankle mobility.PedBotHome is a robotic ankle device with integrated video game software designed to improve ankle mobility in children with cerebral palsy.
Eight participants enrolled in a 28-day trial of PedBotHome. Ankle strength, range of motion, and plantar flexor spasticity were measured pre- and posttrial. Performance was monitored remotely, and game settings were modified weekly by physical therapists.
Four participants met the study goal of 20 days of use. There were statistically significant improvements in ankle strength, spasticity, and range of motion.
PedBotHome is a feasible device to engage children with static neurological injuries in ankle home exercise. This pilot study expands the paradigm for future innovative home-based robotic rehabilitation.
本初步研究评估了使用 PedBotHome 来促进居家运动计划的依从性、该设备耐受频繁使用的能力，以及参与者踝关节活动度的变化。PedBotHome 是一种带有集成视频游戏软件的机器人踝关节设备，旨在提高脑瘫儿童的踝关节活动度。
8 名参与者参加了为期 28 天的 PedBotHome 试验。在试验前后测量了踝关节力量、活动范围和跖屈肌痉挛程度。远程监测表现，物理治疗师每周修改游戏设置。
4 名参与者达到了使用 20 天的研究目标。踝关节力量、痉挛程度和活动范围均有统计学意义上的显著改善。
PedBotHome 是一种可行的设备，可让患有静态神经损伤的儿童参与踝关节居家运动。本初步研究扩展了未来创新型居家机器人康复的范例。
