Abstract
Paralysis and loss of normal upright function is the most commonly acknowledged ongoing impairment related to spinal cord injury, although numerous co-morbidities exist. The risk and progress of some these conditions may be mitigated by upright function. Over-ground powered exoskeletons have the potential to provide many physical health benefits associated with upright mobility; however research into the specific effects of powered exoskeleton use on the joints does not yet exist. The ReWalkTM enables people with lower limb disabilities to carry out routine ambulatory functions such as walking, standing, sitting, and ascending/descending stairs. Changes in patients’ joint range of motion as a consequence of one week of intensive powered exoskeleton training as part of a physiotherapy programme were investigated.
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