Ageing demographics and government backing are bringing robotic exoskeletons into the mass market, and not just for China’s elderly.
How long before Chinese exoskeletons enter US medical device market?
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This is an exciting advance with tremendous application as a medical and rehab device!
Wendy
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Exoskeleton technology and devices are already here in the U.S., e.g., at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare in Pomona, California in Los Angeles County, where my wife and I go for top notch physical and occupational therapy and where I recently saw a patient suited up in an exoskeleton device walking down a wide hallway and when I quickly wrote down the name of the maker EKSO Bionics to research further as a possible investment.
Exoskeleton Technology
Increase mobility and independence with wearable robotics
https://www.casacolina.org/programs-services/exoskeleton-technology/
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare is home to state-of-the-art exoskeleton technology for patients recovering from spinal cord injury, stroke, and other neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injury. Exoskeletons offer patients the opportunity to improve mobility and enhance participation in activities of daily living.
They are just one of many specialized robotic-assistive devices Casa Colina uses to maximize the recovery of individuals undergoing neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation.
What are Exoskeleton Devices?
Exoskeletons are wearable robotic devices used by individuals with lower-extremity impairments in order to stand and/or walk after a neurological event. These mobility-assistive devices allow gait-impaired patients to stand, walk, turn, climb, and eventually even ascend and descend stairs independently, all with the help of robotically operated joint supports, sensors, and movement controls.
Casa Colina patients can currently try one of three popular exoskeleton devices on the market: EksoGT™, ReWalk™, and Indego®. Contact one of our assistive technology professionals to learn more about which device might be right for you.
Why Should I Try One?
There are many benefits of gait training with exoskeleton technology at Casa Colina:
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Increased mobility
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Decreased spasticity and physical pain
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Improved posture and balance
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Increased bone density
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Heightened respiration and circulation
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Improved bowel and bladder function
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Better psychological health
How Do I Schedule an Appointment?
Exoskeleton mobility-assistive therapy is available for patients in Casa Colina’s Acute Rehabilitation Wing, residents of our Transitional Living Center, and those receiving outpatient services. Contact your Casa Colina therapist for our current clinic schedule. Physician clearance is required.
Here’s an excellent recent 4/17/24 video.
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare is home to state-of-the-art exoskeleton technology for patients recovering from spinal cord injury, stroke, and other neurological conditions. Exoskeleton devices like the Ekso offer patients the opportunity to increase mobility, improve spasticity, and enhance participation in activities of daily living. In this video, Scripps Tech visits with two exoskeleton users whose lives have been mentally and physically improved by using this cutting-edge technology, including Casa Colina patient Anette Hogan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfxxm_WUWH4
About Casa Colina
May 14, 2025
Casa Colina Hospital: Top 10% in the U.S. for Patient Experience - 6th Consecutive Year
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare announced today its recognition as a 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or a hospital. This prestigious award places Casa Colina among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience for the sixth consecutive year, a distinction shared by only three hospitals in all of Los Angeles County in 2025, and remarkably, only one of two to achieve this level of consistent excellence for six straight years. This achievement underscores Casa Colina’s unwavering commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
In addition to this esteemed recognition for patient experience, Casa Colina has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance across numerous key service areas, earning several additional distinctions from Healthgrades. These include being named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery for four consecutive years and receiving the Healthgrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award for three years in a row (2022-2024), placing them among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for three consecutive years (2022-2024). Furthermore, Casa Colina has been recognized as a Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for six years running (2019-2024) and for Spinal Fusion Surgery for four consecutive years (2021-2024). These collective achievements further underscore the organization’s commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered care at every step of the patient journey.
About EKSO Bionics
Investor Presentation
Regards,
Ray
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