Simple rubber band device could make treadmill training cheaper for spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT02560506
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a low-cost elastic band device designed to help therapists assist people with spinal cord injury while walking on a treadmill. The device uses rubber bands to help move the legs forward during walking. Nineteen participants with spinal cord injury tried the device, and researchers measured changes in walking speed and leg movement patterns. The goal was to see if this simple, affordable tool could improve treadmill training access.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Elastic band pulley system (Theraband) attached to a treadmill
What this could lead to
If successful, this low-cost device could make treadmill training more accessible for people with spinal cord injury, potentially improving walking ability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 19 participants. The device is a simple elastic band system, and its benefits may be limited or not apply to everyone with spinal cord injury.
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States