Table 1.
Progression of training over the 12 treatment sessions
| Session | Speed | Scaling Factor | Visual Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2 Km/hr |
0 |
Continuous |
| 2 |
2.0 – 2.5 Km/hr |
0 |
Continuous |
| 3 |
2.0 – 2.7 Km/hr |
0 |
Continuous |
| 4 |
2.0 – 2.7 Km/hr |
0 |
Continuous |
| 5 |
2.0 – 3.0 Km/hr |
0 |
Intermittent |
| 6 |
2.2 – 3.0 Km/hr |
0.1 |
Intermittent |
| 7 |
2.2 – 3.2 Km/hr |
0.1 |
Intermittent |
| 8 |
2.2 – 3.3 Km/hr |
0.2 |
Intermittent |
| 9 |
2.4 – 3.5 Km/hr |
0.2 |
Intermittent |
| 10 |
2.4 – 3.5 Km/hr |
0.25 |
Intermittent |
| 11 |
2.7 – 3.5 Km/hr |
0.25 |
Intermittent |
| 12 | 2.7 – 3.5 Km/hr | 0.3 | Intermittent |
Note the scaling factor was ‘0’ in the initial 5 visits as the patient was trained using the desired ankle trajectory based on kinematic patterns that has been built into the Lokomat, which already necessitates the subject to walk with greater hip and knee excursion.