FDA OK’s Israeli system to help the paralyzed walk

[Sally]

This should come as very good news to those in the U.S. who need something like this.

FDA OK’s Israeli system to help the paralyzed walk

With the ReWalk exoskeleton system, parapalegics can move freely — and even run marathons

BY DAVID SHAMAH June 29, 2014

ReWalk, the Israeli-developed exoskeleton system that enables the paralyzed to walk, has been cleared for home use by the FDA, a key step toward supplying the device that has shown it can revolutionize the lives of war casualties and others who have lost the use of their legs.

Via computers and motion sensors, ReWalk controls movement using subtle changes in center of gravity, mimics natural gait and provides functional walking speed, enabling even paraplegics to move independently. They can even run marathons, as a paralyzed woman did in 2012. ReWalk allows independent, controlled walking similar to that of an able-bodied person. A forward tilt of the upper body triggers the first step and gets the system going. Once the wearer is in motion, the system continues to “walk” while the body or head move forward, in the same manner as an able-bodied person. There are several other exoskeleton systems in development, by ReWalk is the first to receive approval from the FDA, the US government agency that vets medicines and medical devices and allows them on the market.

Read more:

FDA OK's Israeli system to help the paralyzed walk | The Times of Israel

 

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This should come as very good news to those in the U.S. who need something like this.

FDA OK’s Israeli system to help the paralyzed walk

With the ReWalk exoskeleton system, parapalegics can move freely — and even run marathons

BY DAVID SHAMAH June 29, 2014

ReWalk, the Israeli-developed exoskeleton system that enables the paralyzed to walk, has been cleared for home use by the FDA, a key step toward supplying the device that has shown it can revolutionize the lives of war casualties and others who have lost the use of their legs.

Via computers and motion sensors, ReWalk controls movement using subtle changes in center of gravity, mimics natural gait and provides functional walking speed, enabling even paraplegics to move independently. They can even run marathons, as a paralyzed woman did in 2012. ReWalk allows independent, controlled walking similar to that of an able-bodied person. A forward tilt of the upper body triggers the first step and gets the system going. Once the wearer is in motion, the system continues to “walk” while the body or head move forward, in the same manner as an able-bodied person. There are several other exoskeleton systems in development, by ReWalk is the first to receive approval from the FDA, the US government agency that vets medicines and medical devices and allows them on the market.

Read more:

FDA OK's Israeli system to help the paralyzed walk | The Times of Israel

Now if the VA would just cover the cost of the rewalk

 

[Sally]

This should come as very good news to those in the U.S. who need something like this.

FDA OK’s Israeli system to help the paralyzed walk

With the ReWalk exoskeleton system, parapalegics can move freely — and even run marathons

BY DAVID SHAMAH June 29, 2014

ReWalk, the Israeli-developed exoskeleton system that enables the paralyzed to walk, has been cleared for home use by the FDA, a key step toward supplying the device that has shown it can revolutionize the lives of war casualties and others who have lost the use of their legs.

Via computers and motion sensors, ReWalk controls movement using subtle changes in center of gravity, mimics natural gait and provides functional walking speed, enabling even paraplegics to move independently. They can even run marathons, as a paralyzed woman did in 2012. ReWalk allows independent, controlled walking similar to that of an able-bodied person. A forward tilt of the upper body triggers the first step and gets the system going. Once the wearer is in motion, the system continues to “walk” while the body or head move forward, in the same manner as an able-bodied person. There are several other exoskeleton systems in development, by ReWalk is the first to receive approval from the FDA, the US government agency that vets medicines and medical devices and allows them on the market.

Read more:

FDA OK's Israeli system to help the paralyzed walk | The Times of Israel

Now if the VA would just cover the cost of the rewalk

Holpefully, it will eventually, Aris. Many of our Vets could use something like that.