Learning to walk again after a neurological injury requires a great deal of practice. Technology-assisted gait rehabilitation is designed to make that practice more intensive, more consistent and safer.
What is robotic gait training?
Robotic gait systems support the body and guide the legs through a walking pattern. Because the device provides support and assistance, patients can often practise many more steps in a session than would be possible with manual assistance alone.
What is an exoskeleton?
A wearable exoskeleton is designed to assist movement based on the user’s movement intention. In appropriate patients it can be used to support gait and functional mobility training.
Who may benefit?
Technology-assisted gait training may be considered for people recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and some neuromuscular conditions. Suitability depends on a clinical assessment — not every patient needs, or is suited to, robotic therapy.
Technology is one part of the plan
Devices are most useful when combined with hands-on physiotherapy, strengthening, balance work and functional practice. At Neuromatics, equipment is selected according to each patient’s assessment, condition and goals.
This article is for general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice.
