Back On Her Own Two Feet

By Stefan Roschi, maxon motors

Paraplegics are able to learn to walk and move again through intensive training, strong will, time, and with the help of modern robotic mobilization equipment. The use of robotic rehabilitation is relatively new, but specialists and therapists are becoming more and more aware of its significance, and using these aids more often. This article describes the different roles these robotic devices play in the various stages of therapy, allowing for more intensive therapy and quicker recoveries.