Robotic Balance Training to Improve Postural Control and Balance Post-Traumatic Brain Injury

Participants with TBI:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 65.

• Have been diagnosed with a TBI by a physician and be at least 6 months post injuryand not more than 5 years post injury.

• Have been medically stable for 3 months prior to the most recent TBI.

• Not plan to make any drastic changes to medications (as determined by study staff)for at least 4 weeks.

• Be able to stand unsupported for 5 minutes.

• Be willing and able to give informed consent.

• Be able and willing to comply with study procedures, verbal instructions, andfollow-up requirements.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Weight above 300 lbs.

• Have severe cardiac disease such as heart attack or moderate or severe congestiveheart failure.

• Have a pre-existing condition resulting in significant disruption in alignment orfunction of the lower limb during standing.

• Have additional medical conditions that affect the bones, muscles or nerves thatwould interfere with the balance.

• Have any previously diagnosed history of balance problems prior to TBI.

• Have fluctuating blood pressure.

• Be on any medication that may affect balance, strength, or muscle coordination (e.g.Botox).

• Be currently enrolled in another research study that is likely to affectparticipation in this research study.

• Have seizure disorder.

Participants without a disability:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 65.

• Not plan to make any drastic changes to medications for at least 4 weeks.

• Not have an orthopedic, cognitive or neuromuscular disease.

• Be able to stand unsupported for 5 minutes.

• Be willing and able to give informed consent.

• Be able and willing to comply with study procedures, including follow-uprequirements.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Weight above 300 lbs.

• Have a history of injury to my lower limbs in the past 90 days.

• Have severe cardiac disease such as heart attack or moderate or severe congestiveheart failure.

• Have a pre-existing condition resulting in significant disruption in alignment orfunction of the lower limb during standing.

• Have any additional medical conditions that affect my bones, muscles, or nerves thatwould interfere with the movement or the ability to feel touch or pain.

• Have difficulty following or responding to commands that would limit the studyparticipation.

• Be currently enrolled in another research study that is likely to affectparticipation in this research study.