Research & Technology
TECHNOLOGY Our clinicians leverage next-generation technologies to advance patient recovery. Robot-assisted walking therapy with the Lokomat ® uses a robotic gait orthosis to support the patient as he or she walks on a body-weight-supported treadmill. A computer controls the pace of walking and measures the body’s movement. The prototype KineAssist ® , a walking and balance exercise system, is a motorized platform with a “smart brace” that
RESEARCH At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, patients have the opportunity to be among the first to receive innovative treatments designed to help them achieve greater independence and functional ability. Research findings are rapidly adopted into everyday practice for immediate patient benefit.
supports the patient’s trunk and pelvis while standing. Because it allows patients to lean or swing their legs without falling, it can help them learn to walk again. The Ekso GT ™ is a robotic exoskeleton used for gait training. The motors power the hip and knee joints, which assists patients in standing and walking on level surfaces. Motion is initiated though specific patient actions or through the use of an external controller.
Learn more about our research and current clinical trials on our website, sralab.org/research .
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