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The ReWalk™ at ucpn’s Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center.

The ReWalk™ at ucpn’s Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center.

 

 

The dream of walking is now a reality at ucpn. 

We are very pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity available at ucpn: ReWalk™.   

The ReWalk™ - General Description

 

ReWalk™ is an alternative therapeutic modality and a mobility opportunity for individuals who utilize a wheelchair.  A user in the ReWalk™ has potential to stand and walk.

 

ReWalk™ is a new realization of the powered exoskeleton concept and provides user-initiated mobility. It consists of a light wearable brace support suit, which integrates actuation motors at the joints. A light weight backpack, worn by the user, contains a computer based control system and rechargeable batteries.

 

Medical and Therapeutic Assessments

 

The user is actively involved and has control of all mobility functions, through unique control processes. Walking is controlled through subtle changes in center of gravity; stability and safety are secured by use of crutches.

 

Basic Prerequisites:

·         Ability to use hands and shoulders (balancing and walking with crutches)

·         Height range: 5’3” to 6’3”

·         Maximum weight: 220 pounds

·         Healthy cardiovascular system and bone density

 

Important to Note

·         Currently, the ReWalk™ has FDA approval for institutional use only.  It allows institutions, clinical settings, such as ucpn’s Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, to use the ReWalk™ as a therapeutic and physical training device. 

·         The ReWalk-P™, for personal use, is expected to be available in 2012.

 

To quote a popular idiom: A picture is worth a thousand words.  See the ReWalk in action on the following websites: http://www.argomedtec.com/ and http://rewalk.us/.  The ReWalk was also highlighted on the television show, Glee. You can tune into the episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaiO8a1ZY5g.

 

If you are interested in pursuing the opportunity to use the ReWalk, please print, fill out, fax to 516-377-2066 or scan and return the attached ReWalk Clinical Intake Form to . 

 

Thank you.

The ReWalk Team at ucpn’s Fortunoff Treatment and Rehabilitation Center


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