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If your physician agrees that a trial of ReWalk is appropriate for you, he/she will need to write a prescription for “ReWalk Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment.” A physical therapist (PT) will perform an evaluation to measure you and see if ReWalk is right for you. If the evaluation is successful, you can attend a ReWalk Clinic Day where you can try out the system yourself. Then, when you are ready, the ReWalk team will discuss purchase options with you. If a personal unit is purchased, Magee’s ReWalk-certified therapists will train you to use the unit in the home and community with the help of a caregiver.
How do I know if the ReWalk is right for me?
To help determine if ReWalk is right for you, you need to be able to answer “yes” to the following questions:
• Do you have a spinal cord injury (SCI) at level T4 or below?
• Do you have full function of your arms and hands?
• Do you weigh 220 pounds or less?
• Are you between 5’2” and 6’3” in height?
• Are you currently using a standing frame or performing another standing program?
The ReWalk Personal System cannot be used in individuals with the following:
• Significant heart or lung conditions or open pressure sores.
• Severe spasticity
• Unstable spine or unhealed fractures
• Severe neurological injury other than SCI
• Heterotopic Ossification
• Significant contractures (tightness) of the joints
• Pregnancy
For more information on ReWalk Clinic Days, please contact Magee Riverfront at 215-218-3900.
Photos courtesy of ReWalk