Spinal cord injury (SCI) often results in lower limb motor dysfunction, severely affecting patients' quality of life and social participation. The rapid development of rehabilitation medicine has made lower limb rehabilitation robots a critical tool in SCI rehabilitation. Based on the rehabilitation needs of SCI, this study explores the theoretical basis and practical applications of lower limb rehabilitation robots in promoting neuroplasticity, improving lower limb motor function, and optimizing rehabilitation outcomes. The paper first analyzes the pathological characteristics of SCI and its rehabilitation goals, then provides a detailed explanation of the technical principles and functional designs of rehabilitation robots, including biomechanical adaptability and human-machine interaction optimization. Subsequently, it evaluates the application effectiveness of these robots in reconstructing movement patterns and enhancing patient compliance through case studies, while also discussing technological bottlenecks and developmental limitations. Finally, the study proposes future directions for integrating artificial intelligence and big data technologies to strengthen clinical applications. The findings indicate that lower limb rehabilitation robots, as essential auxiliary tools in SCI rehabilitation, have significant technical advantages and broad application prospects.

Deng Yun, Yu Jiting, Wang Ning. Research on the Application of Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robots in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2024), Vol. 5, Issue 11: 63-69. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2024.051109.

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