Robo skeleton lets paralysed walk

[Lieveling]

Oops - I had put this in the wrong forum, think it's better here. Enjoy!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7582240.stm

This article is entitled Robo skeleton lets paralysed walk. Hopefully the link about will lead you to it directly. It appears to be quite impressive. It says one needs good hand and shoulder control in order to operate successfully. Though quite what good means is another thing.

In any case, if my partner gets the opportunity we'll be trying this out too. I imagine it would be good for blood circulation, blood pressure and also diminishing chances of bedsores etc.

I hope you find it useful.

[chrisarnold]

Looks interesting, as do the pros of using it. Usual questions are does it work for complete, low injuries? How much will it cost?

 

[missy elliott]

I 'm blessed thaty spinal cord inju ry is incomople, though high up.  Thank goodness I'm still walking, though with a walker on wheels.  I'm thrilled to see something like this for those need it. Now like millions of others, I'm waiting for the cure, but working out until then.

Best wishes for all of us,

Missy 

[Andy]

hi missy

welcome to the forum

Andy