Direction translation protocol (DTP): A new simple test for objective evaluation of the movement efficiency using the gait laboratory equipment

Abstract

supported by Lokomat and active movement, C) 20% of BW supported by Lokomat and active movement. Results: During A condition there was EMG activity only on healthy limb muscles. When the patient was asked to perform activemovement, EMG activity was present in sound and impaired limbs, both during fully BW support and with 20% of BW support. Discussion and conclusions: This case study showed that during RAGT EMG activity of impaired limb muscles was present only when thepatientperformedactivemovement and seemed increase when the BWLokomat supportwas reduced. EMG activity of sound limb muscles was present during passive movement too (SOL and BFCL) and seemed increase during active movement passing from 100% BW to 20% BW of Lokomat support. These data suggest that during RAGT is important that the patient performs active movement in order to increase its muscles activity.