Upper Extremity Exoskeleton therapies for quadriplegics? See for yourself on Sept. 23

The use of Exoskeleton has been available for quite some time though, for the most, only for gait training and mobility purposes available to paraplegics.  Now comes an Austin-based company, Harmonic Bionics, that wants to take the concept of Exoskeleton and apply it to help improve upper extremity rehabilitation therapies for quadriplegics and stroke survivors.  NorCal SCI is pleased to host an exclusive virtual presentation of this device, the Harmony SHR, on Wed., Sept. 23rd at 5 p.m. PT and help the company demonstrate its functionality while receiving critical feedback from the SCI community on the use of the device.  You may register to attend this presentation, as well as a demonstration of the device, HERE.

With this device, the company looks to optimize upper extremity therapy by enabling early intervention, functional repetition and employing patient-specific, intent-based therapy through novel exercises.  Harmony SHR is a bilateral, upper-extremity robotic rehabilitation system to help treat those suffering from a neurological injury or neuromuscular disorder. With three different exercise modes, Harmony addresses patient needs across the continuum of care for movement disorders.  

Repetition in neurorehabilitation is a key factor in reestablishing damaged neural pathways. With Preprogrammed Exercises mode, Harmony SHR seeks to facilitate functional recovery by simulating every day, multiplanar movements with automated repetition.  

The company is looking to bring this device to the market in 2021.