048B ForcesHaptiquesAVC

Integration of haptic forces at the hand level during locomotion and comparison of methods to reduce gait asymmetry following a stroke

Intervention area

Mobility

Start date

October 1, 2014

End date

March 1, 2016

(continued mandate 48). We propose to add and test a second means of correcting gait asymmetry in stroke patients, namely the use of haptic forces in the hand during locomotion. This force is produced by a robotic device, via a leash, while the participant walks on a treadmill.

Lead applicant

Philippe Archambault

Université McGill

Physical and Occupational Therapy

28 INTER mandates

Team

Cyril Duclos

Université de Montréal

Réadaptation

12 INTER mandates

David Labbé

École de technologie supérieure

Génie logiciel et des technologies de l'information

18 INTER mandates

Joyce Fung

Université McGill

Physical and Occupational Therapy

4 INTER mandates

Rachid Aissaoui

École de technologie supérieure

Génie des systèmes

28 INTER mandates

Sylvie Nadeau

Université de Montréal

Réadaptation

17 INTER mandates