CONTENT FOR CONCLUSION

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability. Impairments resulting from stroke lead to
persistent difficulties with walking and subsequently, improved walking ability is one of the
highest priorities for people living with a stroke. In addition, walking ability has important health
implications in providing protective effects against secondary complications common after a
stroke such as heart disease or osteoporosis. Improved walking ability is one of the highest
priorities for people living with a stroke.

Bodyweight supported treadmill training has become a prominent gait rehabilitation

method in leading rehabilitation centers. This type of locomotor training has many functional
benefits but the labor costs are considerable. A complementary approach that has not been
adequately explored is to use powered lower limb exoskeleton for locomotor training. Recent
advances in robotic technology have made lightweight powered exoskeleton feasible and
practical. A generic design and developmental methodologies has been presented