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Lifeward Announces Collaboration With Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to Expand Access for the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton
Clinic days offered at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the #1 ranked rehabilitation hospital for 35 consecutive years, with the goal of accelerating personal
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[{"type":"text","content":"Clinic days offered at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the #1 ranked rehabilitation hospital for 35 consecutive years, with the goal of accelerating personal exoskeleton adoption Streamlined pathway from evaluation to real-world use of ReWalk for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) HUDSON, Mass. and CHICAGO, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFWD), a global leader in innovative medical technology designed to transform the lives of people with physical limitations or disabilities, today announced a joint effort with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This collaboration will establish dedicated clinic days launching in the second quarter of 2026 at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Chicago campus to accelerate the evaluation and accessibility of the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton. These specialized clinics provide individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) the opportunity to be evaluated and trialed in Lifeward’s ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton, promoting functional ambulation and greater independence. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab will play a central role in clinical evaluation, training and supporting individuals throughout their healing journey. “This work with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a prestigious nationally recognized rehabilitation research hospital, is a first for Lifeward,” said Mark Grant, CEO at Lifeward. “The integration of advanced wearable robotics into an established clinical ecosystem creates a streamlined pathway from evaluation to real-world use of the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton.” “Providing patients with access to innovative rehabilitation technologies is central to our mission, and we are pleased to offer training and support through this collaboration,” said Allison Kessler, MD, MS, section chief of the Renée Crown Center for Spinal Cord Innovation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton is an FDA-cleared, wearable robotic system that enables individuals with spinal cord injury to stand, walk, and navigate environments with stairs and curbs. Use of powered exoskeleton technology is associated with improvements in ambulation, health outcomes, and quality of life. For more information about evaluation eligibility or upcoming clinic dates, please visit https://golifeward.com/contact/ or contact us by phone at +1-508-251-1154. About Shir...