Archives of physiotherapy · 2025
Usability of Myosuit exosuit and effects of device-mediated rehabilitation on chronic stroke survivors: a non-randomized pilot study.
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Doronzio Stefano, Campagnini Silvia, Mannini Andrea, Basla Chiara, Ciapetti Tommaso, Piazzini Michele, Politi Angela, Pedrini Chiara, Guolo Erika, Malloggi Serena, Barretta Teresa, Riener Robert, Cecchi Francesca
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to assess the usability of the Myosuit within a chronic stroke survivors' rehabilitation program and to explore its therapeutic and assistive role on gait, stair negotiation, sit-to-stand transfers, and balance.
METHODS: Ten chronic stroke survivors with gait impairments were enrolled. The System Usability Scale (SUS) was the primary outcome of the study; secondary outcomes were the Stroke Self-efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ), the Short Physical Performance Battery, the 10-meter Walking Test (10mWT), the 2-minute Walking Test (2minWT), and the Stair Climbing Test. Tests were carried out before (T0) and after (T1) the training sessions, with and without the exoskeleton.
RESULTS: The SUS rated poor-to-ok in 30% of the participants, good in 40%, and excellent to best imaginable in 30%. Comparing T1 vs T0, all the functional tests, except stair descending, showed statistically significant improvements without the exoskeleton, and SSEQ did not change significantly. T1 vs T0 comparisons with the exoskeleton showed improvements in all functional tasks, statistically significant for all, except for 2minWT and 10mWT.
CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed the feasibility of a Myosuit-mediated treatment in a sample of chronic stroke survivors. Despite the usability of the wearable robot being generally positively perceived, it varied among users. Furthermore, the Myosuit exhibited both therapeutic and assistive potential in the sample.
METHODS: Ten chronic stroke survivors with gait impairments were enrolled. The System Usability Scale (SUS) was the primary outcome of the study; secondary outcomes were the Stroke Self-efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ), the Short Physical Performance Battery, the 10-meter Walking Test (10mWT), the 2-minute Walking Test (2minWT), and the Stair Climbing Test. Tests were carried out before (T0) and after (T1) the training sessions, with and without the exoskeleton.
RESULTS: The SUS rated poor-to-ok in 30% of the participants, good in 40%, and excellent to best imaginable in 30%. Comparing T1 vs T0, all the functional tests, except stair descending, showed statistically significant improvements without the exoskeleton, and SSEQ did not change significantly. T1 vs T0 comparisons with the exoskeleton showed improvements in all functional tasks, statistically significant for all, except for 2minWT and 10mWT.
CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed the feasibility of a Myosuit-mediated treatment in a sample of chronic stroke survivors. Despite the usability of the wearable robot being generally positively perceived, it varied among users. Furthermore, the Myosuit exhibited both therapeutic and assistive potential in the sample.