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

Implementing Organization

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Karnataka, Surathkal
Principal Investigator
Dr Krishnan CMC
Assistant Professor
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National Institute of Technology (NIT), Karnataka, Surathkal
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Ranjith M.
Assistant Professor
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National Institute of Technology (NIT), Karnataka, Surathkal
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Sumam David S.
Assistant Professor
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National Institute of Technology (NIT), Karnataka, Surathkal
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Deepu Vijayasenan
Assistant Professor
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National Institute of Technology (NIT), Karnataka, Surathkal
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran
Dean & Professor
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Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr Sheron Figarado
Assistant Professor
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Indian Institute of Technology Goa

About

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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Funding Organization
Funding Organization
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Quick Information
Area of Research
Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Focus Area
Psychology
Start Year
2021
Sanction Amount
₹ 59.16 L
Status
completed
Output
No. of Research Paper
00
Technologies (If Any)
00
No. of PhD Produced
N/A
Startup (If Any)
00
No. of Patents
Filed :00
Grant :00
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