Ghodhbane, Houda
[UCL]
Loiseau Olivier
[UCL]
Evrard Frédéric
[indépendant]
Objective: The principal aim of this literature review is to assess the impact of the tilt-table “Erigo”, which combines gradual verticalization with robotic movement therapy and FES, on the functional recovery of neurological patients in the early stages. The second objective is to determine whether this device has a better effect on improving lower limb strength, reducing spasticity, decreasing functional and cognitive impairment, and enhancing daily life activity performance than any other early rehabilitation protocol. Methods: A documentary search was carried out through six electronic databases. The articles were selected on the basis of PICO criteria. The PEDro scale is used to assess randomized controlled trials and the Downs and Black scale to assess prospective studies. Results: Only 12 studies of the 695 trials met the eligibility criteria. The results reported in studies being diversified, we divided them based on the different used scales. The outcomes showed a significant improvement in lower limb strength and tone, levels of impairment, posture, and balance for the “Erigo” groups compared to conventional therapy or simple tilt-table groups, but only in stroke patients. For patients with severe disorders of consciousness and spine injuries, the evidence supports that the “Erigo” might not be the best option for an early rehabilitation. Conclusion: Results show that the “Erigo”, alone or associated with conventional therapy, can be a valuable tool in rehabilitating stroke patients in the acute and sub-acute phases. However, the significant heterogeneity encountered between the trials and the very limited duration of the protocols still does not allow us to draw precise conclusions concerning the real effects of this device.
Bibliographic reference |
Ghodhbane, Houda. The effectiveness of the tilt-table "ERIGO" on the rehabilitation of neurological patients. Faculté des sciences de la motricité, Université catholique de Louvain, 2020. Prom. : Loiseau Olivier ; Evrard Frédéric. |
Permanent URL |
http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/thesis:26256 |