Evaluating the Indego Exoskeleton for Persons With Hemiplegia Due to CVA

Inclusion Criteria:

- Height 5'1" to 6'3" (acceptable height may vary by a few inches depending on femur
length)

- Weight 250 pounds or less

- History of one sided ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke with resultant hemiparesis

- Manual Muscle Test (MMT) 4/5 in at least upper extremity

- No restrictions on time since stroke (acuity), but all subjects need to be cleared by
MD for locomotor training

- No other brain abnormalities or neurological diseases/disorders

- Has not been diagnosed with more than one stroke

- Passive range of motion (PROM) at shoulders, trunk, hips, knees and ankles within
functional limits for safe gait

- Skin intact where interfaces with Indego device

- Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for spasticity 3 or less in the lower extremities

- Absence of complicating physical or mental conditions as determined by MD that would
preclude the individual from safely participating in gait training

- Must be able to follow directions and communicate basic needs, demonstrated by a Mini-
Mental State Exam (MMSE) score of 18 or greater

Exclusion Criteria:

- Failure to meet all inclusion criteria

- Pregnancy

- Colostomy bag

- Uncontrolled/untreated hyper- or hypotension