Exoskeleton-assisted walking improves mobility in individuals with spinal cord injury

(Kessler Foundation) " Participants showed improvement regardless of level of injury, completeness, or duration of injury, " noted Dr. Forrest, " indicating that exoskeletons can be used to improve mobility across a broad spectrum of individuals with neurological deficits caused by spinal cord injury. Our results can be used to guide the application of exoskeletons to spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and the timely acquisition of skills for the safe use of these devices for rehabilitation and community use. "
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news