Robot therapy helps stroke survivors walk better – side of brain injury may affect results

This study tested whether adding robotic-assisted training (using the Luna EMG system) to standard physical therapy helps people recover balance and walking speed after a stroke. 62 older adults (ages 65-86) who had a stroke 4-15 weeks earlier took part. The researchers also looked at whether the side of the body affected by the stroke (left vs. right) changed how well people improved. The goal was to see if this high-tech approach offers extra benefits over standard rehab alone.