Improving Mobility Via Robotic Exoskeletons in Local Rehabilitation Settings in Singapore

The programme is designed to investigate the application of robotic exoskeleton in different levels of local rehabilitation facilities. Feasibilities, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, patient and therapist's view of the application of robotic exoskeleton will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:Age between 21 to 90 years old;Functional Ambulatory Category (FAC) 0-3;Able to follow instructions adequately to ensure safe use of the exoskeleton.Exclusion CriteriaSevere osteoporosis;Uncontrolled medical conditions (eg. Unstable angina, untreated hypertension);Terminal disease with expected survival <1 year;Pressure sores or wounds at point of contact with exoskeleton;Severe limitations of range of movement in the lower limb (eg. from contractures or spasticity);Lower limb fractures that have not been fixed or are deemed not stable enough for training with exoskeleton;Cognitive impairment so as to be unable to follow instructions;Significant pain in the lower limbs.Pregnancy