The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
Indego® exoskeleton
The Indego® can be used as a training or mobility device if you've experienced neurological or spinal cord injuries
About
One of the latest technological advancements in rehabilitation, the exoskeleton is a powered lower limb orthosis, which enables people with mobility impairments to practice walking over ground with a new level of independence.
Need to know
Your physiotherapist will carry out a thorough assessment to see if the Indego® exoskeleton is an appropriate device for you to use as part of your rehabilitation, or to trial as a mobility device. This can be part of your inpatient program or as an outpatient.
Your physiotherapist will discuss with you any special preparations you need to make when using the Indego® exoskeleton. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing with no zips or thick seams and sports shoes.
If your trial on the Indego® exoskeleton is successful, your physio will discuss how best to proceed to maximise your progress.
Our Indego® exoskeleton locations
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road SK9 1NY Wilmslow
The Wellington Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
The Wellington Hospital North Building NW8 6PD London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.