Kessler Foundation Releases Preliminary Findings Show Positive Results With Ekso Device

Preliminary study results on the Ekso wearable robotic exoskeletal device show positive outcomes and progress for individuals with spinal cord injury, according to a Kessler Foundation news release.

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Thirteen patients (12 with paraplegia and one with tetraplegia) with spinal cord enrolled in the Ekso study. Thus far, walking and standing with Ekso is feasible for people with a range of spinal cord disorders that cause paraplegia. Individuals with higher levels of spinal cord injury may also benefit, but require more time to learn Ekso-assisted walking.

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