by MSKTC / NIDILRR
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to translate SCI Model Systems research into accessible, evidence-based guidance for people living with spinal cord injury and their families. All factsheets are peer-reviewed and updated as the evidence evolves.
This factsheet distinguishes between clinical exoskeletons (used in therapy settings) and personal exoskeletons (approved for home and community use), explains what physical requirements users typically need to meet, documents health benefits including reduced pain, improved spasticity management, and improved bowel function, and walks through practical considerations such as needing a trained companion during walking sessions. It also provides a list of questions to bring to a clinician before pursuing an exoskeleton programme.
People living with spinal cord injury who are exploring exoskeleton-assisted walking as a rehabilitation or mobility option, their families and caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals seeking concise, evidence-based, non-commercial information on robotic mobility technology.
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Ava
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