Customisable Support
Our exoskeltons are suited to people between 5 feet and 6 foot 3 inches tall (159 to 190 cm). Sufficient strength to balance with a frame, or crutch will help, the degree of paralysis, or leg weakness is not normally an issue.
The equipment can be adjusted to suit, in terms of fit and your current strength. You might start with 100% support from the exoskeleton, then gradually reduce to half that amount, or less, or no longer require support.
Walking is achieved by the touch of a button, or your own weight shifts. Both can trigger battery powered motors driving the robotic legs, which are controlled by smart sensors.
The system adapts as progress is made, within the same type, or by switching approaches. After starting with the full GT exoskeleton, improved posture, strength and balance may suggest a move to the smaller Indego.
Removing Constraints
Modern exoskeletons challenge the limitations caused by severe injuries, or a number of neurological conditions. They restore people’s ability to stand and move around, enhancing the quality of their lives in many other ways.
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Few Physical Barriers
Ekso robotic suits can now provide a means for people with significant paralysis, or minimal forearm strength to regain mobility.
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Natural Development
Repeated use helps patients to relearn proper step patterns, weight shifts and natural balance, using a fully supportive platform.
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Medical Benefits
Areas such as muscle stiffness, or bowel and bladder control can improve, along with upper body movement and cardiovascular activity.
The psychological benefits of being able to stand, make level eye contact and be mobile again are incalculable. Social, or working lives become more normal, your ability to venture into the fresh air, or wherever you choose.
Meeting Your Goals
Exoskeleton therapy can be intensive, requiring commitment from patients and our team, who provide incredible support. Neither will they offer you a personal guarantee of success, which is a very individual equation.
Increased mobility with ongoing physical support and better health are achievable in many cases. A proportion of patients will achieve ongoing mobility without needing support, or be on the road to this becoming reality.
The Royal Bucks rehabilitation centre was the first in UK to purchase the Ekso Indego. Our lead physiotherapist worked closely with the manufacturer, helping them to develop a sound clinical understanding and sharing their experience with other clinicians.
An exoskeleton’s potential to restore neural function through repetition became clear, offering patients a sound chance of recovery. Our team will be pleased to work with you, to see how far exoskeleton therapy can take you.
