Conclusions
Our study found that wearing a unilateral passive hip exosuit while walking on a split-belt treadmill led to diminished step length asymmetry once the belts return to a tied configuration. The simple design suggests that practical, inexpensive devices can alter walking patterns in healthy individuals. The results from this study warrant future research investigating different band configuration setups, walking with the device for extended periods overground, as well as testing in patient populations walking with asymmetric stepping patterns. Determining the long-term potential of such devices could improve therapeutic interventions for patient populations and offers the opportunity for widespread accessible interventions.