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Army Distaff Foundation-Knollwood is First Life Plan Community to Adopt Ekso Bionics’ Exoskeleton Device for Rehabilitation Following Successful Trial
WASHINGTON and RICHMOND, Calif., July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Army Distaff Foundation (ADF), a non-profit charity in Washington, D.C., which operates
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[{"type":"text","content":"WASHINGTON and RICHMOND, Calif., July 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Army Distaff Foundation (ADF), a non-profit charity in Washington, D.C., which operates Knollwood Military Life Plan Community, is the first life plan community to adopt the use of Ekso Bionics’ (Nasdaq: EKSO) robotic exoskeleton for rehabilitation with aging adult populations.\n As part of its comprehensive fall prevention program, ADF has invested in and implemented new technology and innovation like the EksoGT exoskeleton device. The exoskeleton is designed to help patients stand and walk during physical therapy after a stroke, acquired brain injury, or spinal cord injury. Through the program, ADF began trialing the use of EksoGT for rehabilitation with older adults at Knollwood in February 2018. Thirty people completed the EksoGT therapy, which has improved gait, balance, strength and mobility, contributing to fewer falls, according to ADF. “The military has long been a leader and early adopter of technology, from the creation of the internet to satellites and GPS,” said Major General (USA, Ret.) Timothy P. McHale, President and CEO of ADF. As was recently featured on the cover of TIME Magazine in November of 2019, “ADF is pioneering the use of numerous technologies, including an Artificial Intelligence-enabled robot designed to engage its residents socially, a COVID-19 Lab and Testing Center, a UV-light disinfection system, integrative cognitive therapies that improve brain health, and an innovative fall prevention program with in-home lighting and monitoring systems. The adoption of the EksoGT robotic exoskeleton was a natural choice for providing technology-enhanced health care in our community.” ADF provides the full continuum of care to adults as they age. It offers its 300 residents the option of independent living, assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory support, and hospice care. ADF’s extensive rehabilitation programs harness the use of the latest technologies to help older adults with their recovery. “Because falls are especially devastating among older adults, causing over 90% of hip and wrist fractures and 60% of head injuries, ADF has invested in and implemented a comprehensive fall prevention program that embraces technology and innovation,” said Adriana Winters, RPT, Rehabilitation Services Director. “Our tr...