The EksoNR is an overground exoskeleton that allows patients to fully bear weight through their legs and walk over ground with the assistance of the robot. This device is primarily used for patients who have sustained neurological injuries to the brain or spinal cord.
The EksoNR exoskeleton aids at the hip, knee, and ankle joints to allow patients to take steps while providing stability to the abdomen to ensure a fully upright posture. Additionally, a trained clinician can adjust the amount of assistance provided by the robot to customize what the patient needs at any given time while walking. This even includes stepping sideways or walking backwards! This ensures that the patient can train at the optimal intensity for the right amount of time while walking to achieve the best possible outcome.
The EksoNR is FDA-approved for individuals with acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and spinal cord injury, but can also be used for a variety of other conditions. Most research on the EksoNR has been for individuals who are either unable to walk or require a significant amount of physical assistance to walk. For safety reasons, there are height, weight, and range-of-motion restrictions that may prevent certain individuals from utilizing this device.
Sheltering Arms Institute offers the EksoNR technology at our main campus in Short Pump as well as the Bon Air and Hanover outpatient centers.
