Exoskeleton for Balance

Inclusion Criteria:

* Evidence of a stroke at least 6 months prior to participation
* Evidence of dysfunction of the paretic lower limb (Fugl-Meyer lower extremity motor score \< 34)
* At least 21 years of age
* Self-reported experience of a fall in the previous year, and/or a fear of falling
* Gait speed of at least 0.2 m/s
* Ability to walk on a treadmill without a cane or walker
* Ability to follow three step commands and communicate with experimenters to answer questions (e.g., regarding their balance confidence)
* Provision of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Resting blood pressure higher than 220/110 mm Hg
* History of unstable cardiac arrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe aortic stenosis, angina or dyspnea at rest or during activities of daily living
* Preexisting neurological orders or dementia
* Legal blindness or severe visual impairment
* Presence of neglect
* History of DVT or pulmonary embolism within 6 months
* Uncontrolled diabetes with recent weight loss, diabetic coma, or frequent insulin reactions
* Orthopedic injuries or conditions (e.g., joint replacements) in the lower extremities with the potential to alter the gait pattern