Nîmes New innovative system for neurological rehabilitation at the CHU

The Nîmes University hospital has been used for a few months a advanced rehabilitation device, the Atalanting X exoskeleton. This innovative device provides real support in the rehabilitation of neurological patients. It is a first in the Occitanie region and marks a major advance in the management of ambulatory patients suffering from neurological pathologies.

The Carémeau hospital center has equipped the exoskeleton produced by Wandercraft with the support of the Regional Health Agency (ARS) in Occitanie. This product makes it possible to better accompany patients who have undergone a cerebral lesion, medullary or who suffer from chronic neurological pathologies, such as multiple sclerosis. “By integrating this innovative technology, the Nîmes University Hospital reaffirms its commitment to offer ever more efficient and suitable solutions”, Indicates Frédéric Rimattei, CEO of the CHU.

More natural rehabilitation

Unlike usual rehabilitation techniques, this exoskeleton allows patients to walk by moving into space, not on site as on a treadmill. It is helped in carrying out the movement by the atys of the exoskeleton which cause the legs and allow to unload the supported body weight.

Another asset, this walk is carried out without the need to rely on rods or a walker, which allows its use in people paralyzed with an arm, or even of both. In the most valid that can walk, it allows you to work with arms in suitable manual or sporting activities.

Personalized programs

Thanks to a personalized program for each individual, the sessions are adapted to the specific needs of the patient, whether in capacity or not to walk. Other automated or assisted rehabilitation techniques or rehabilitation devices may be associated, such as the cycloergometer seated Motomed, strengthening on bicycle/carpet or suspension walking in balneotherapy. Adapted physical activities, sources of motivation and pleasure, are thus favored as much as possible.