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Walking-assist wearable robots have shown significant improvements in physical function in controlled settings for patients.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n In this study, we aimed to assess the feasibility and the effect of a gait assistance and gait resistance training program using a walking-assist wearable robot for community-dwelling older adults.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A total of 23 community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and older (30 participants recruited, 7 dropped out) enrolled in a 12-session, 6-week gait assistance and gait resistance training program using a walking-assist wearable robot. A single-group, pre- and posttest design was employed to evaluate the feasibility based on program adherence and effectiveness. The primary and secondary outcomes for evaluating effectiveness were walking speed and functional performance, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Regarding the feasibility, the average number of sessions attended was 11.7 out of 12, indicating a mean adherence rate of 97.8%. Linear mixed model analysis revealed significant improvements in walking speed and functional performance at the end of the program compared with baseline. Specifically, the walking speed measured using the 10-Meter Walk Test, which includes self-selected velocity and fastest safe velocity, improved by a mean of 0.15\u202f\u202f(SD 0.13)\u202fm\/s (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001) and 0.15\u202f(SD\u202f0.17)\u202fm\/s (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001), respectively. Functional performance also improved, with faster performance in Timed Up-and-Go (mean \u22120.63, SD 0.92 s;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.003) and Four Square Step Test (mean \u22121.71, SD 1.64 s;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2264.001). Leg muscle strength increased across all measured domains, including plantarflexion (mean +7.29, SD 4.92;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.004), hip adduction (mean +3.03, SD 2.73;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2264.001), hip extension (mean +2.63, SD 2.50;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2264.001), knee extension (mean +2.33, SD 3.12;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2264.001), knee flexion (mean +2.19, SD 2.17;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2264.001), dorsiflexion (mean +2.10, SD 3.06;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2264.001), hip abduction (mean +1.59, SD 1.92;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.002), and hip flexion (mean +0.90, SD 1.56;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n \u2264.001).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This study stands out for applying gait assistance and resistance training across various terrains, unlike previous studies that only tested gait assistance in controlled environments. 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