A current Canadian study examines the benefits of the use of exoskeletons early during recovery from a spinal cord injury.
The use of exoskeletons months or years after a spinal cord injury for rehabilitation is not a new concept and its benefits have been tested through out various studies. Exoskeletons make it possible for patients to take steps themselves, without a physical therapist moving their legs. This positively influences their recovery not only in terms of health but it also gives them more motivation and hope for the future.
Due to this, a group of researchers at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine in Canada is now exploring the benefits of applying exoskeletons at a much earlier stage of recovery. Lead investigator Dr. Chester Ho explains that “the first nine months after a spinal cord injury are pivotal to recovery, so we want to attempt to introduce rehabilitation and mobilization early on and see if it makes a difference.”
The one-year study has just started this summer and we are already excited to learn about the results. For more information on the study click here.
Due to this, a group of researchers at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine in Canada is now exploring the benefits of applying exoskeletons at a much earlier stage of recovery. Lead investigator Dr. Chester Ho explains that “the first nine months after a spinal cord injury are pivotal to recovery, so we want to attempt to introduce rehabilitation and mobilization early on and see if it makes a difference.”
The one-year study has just started this summer and we are already excited to learn about the results. For more information on the study click here.
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