Research has shown that inactivity during and after the early phase of acute medical treatment has a negative impact on the recovery process and long-term mortality.
The lack of leg movement leads to limited musculoskeletal and cardiovascular response, which can delay walking abilities in the acute phase.
Blood pooling in the lower extremities can lead to a drop in blood pressure, which can lead to interruption of treatments due to fainting or blackouts.
It enables safe verticalization and mobilization of patients with very low or no walking ability and/or low transfer and standing abilities in acute care settings.
The robotic verticalization device gradually brings the patient upright while moving the legs and applying cyclic leg loading. This enables safe verticalization and early functional mobilization of the lower limb, optionally supported by functional electrical stimulation. Patients can be trained intensively and safely at a very early stage of rehabilitation.
Verticalization and mobilization with a robotic verticalization device leads to a clinically significant improvement in the state of consciousness in patients with related disorders.
With increased awareness, patients can actively participate in therapies that can be combined with it, such as speech therapy or mobilization of the upper limbs. Rapid improvement of communication and cooperation skills is a prerequisite for further rehabilitation, enabling and accelerating rehabilitation.