Table 13.
The findings of various studies regarding the physiological cost index (PCI) of paraplegic subjects during walking with various orthoses
| Reference | Type of orthosis | PCI (beats/metre) |
|---|---|---|
| [10] | HGO | 0.95-1.65 |
| [10] | Parawaker 89 | 0.8-1.26 |
| [50] | ARGO | 5.4 |
| [50] | NRGO | 5.8 |
| [55] | Walk about | 11.5 |
| [55] | MMLO | 11.5 |
| [44] | WBC | 1.9 |
| [44] | HGO | 3.6 |
HGO=hip guidance orthosis, ARGO=advance reciprocal gait orthosis, NRGO=advance reciprocal gait orthosis without cable, MMLO=Moorong medial linkage orthosis, WBC=weight bearing control orthosis