An affordable therapeutic solution for rehabilitation of cerebral palsy children with crouch gait

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Implementing Organization

National Institute Of Technology, Karnataka

Principal Investigator

Dr Krishnan CMC

Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr Sheron Figarado

Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Goa (IIT-Goa), Goa, Dr Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran, Dean & Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Dr Ranjith M., Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, Dr Sumam David S., Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, Dr Deepu Vijayasenan, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal

Project Overview

The aim is to develop a cost-effective, portable, and powered exoskeletal orthosis. The target population of the above-said device would be subjects with Cerebral Palsy (CP) with crouch gait as a result of inadequacies in intrinsic torque production mechanisms. The device would have a major impact on the quality of life of individuals suffering from crouch gait. It would enhance the mobility and thus confidence of the said population, allowing better social integration.

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Area of Research

Medical Sciences

Focus Area

Psychology

Start Date

2021

Sanction Amount

₹ 59.16 L

Contact

cmckrishnan@nitk.edu.in

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Filed : 00

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