July - 18 - 2019, volume 03 - Issue 13 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffVisualizerIssac GeorgeAlbert RozarioSalesRich Gonsalvesrich@medicaltechoutlook.com510.972.5010Contact usEmailPhone:510 230 0396 Fax:510-894-8405sales@medicaltechoutlook.comeditor@medicaltechoutlook.commarketing@medicaltechoutlook.comJoshua Parker Merlin WatsonJoe Philip Laura PintoTo subscribe to MedicalTech OutlookVisit www.medicaltechoutlook.com Copyright © 2019 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffAlex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@Medicaltechoutlook.comExercise is a vital part of a person's growth and evolution­both physically and mentally. But in some situations where the person is affected by an accident, stroke, or even old age, the idea of exercise may be distant. It comes down to the essential ability--being mobile. For centuries, wheelchairs have helped people with mobility issues to move around independently. However, in today's world of technological advancement, the concept of wheelchair has become obsolete, and exoskeletons have taken over the physiotherapy world. Designed to support people who can walk minimally or sometimes not walk at all, exoskeletons are robotic structures that wrap around a patient's legs and guide the pelvis, thigh, and foot to move. While the purpose remains the same, different exoskeleton solution providers are opting to various means to make their products unique. Some of the exoskeletons work using the patient's brain signals, which are measured through EMG electrodes that are attached to the knee and hip. The signals are transmitted to the electric motors that support the patient's movement, proving useful in therapy and rehabilitation. In other forms of exoskeletons, the function of the structure is to support the user in their day-to-day activities such as sitting down, standing up, and walking. Against this backdrop, a common question among physiotherapists and clinicians is if robotic systems are going to gain importance in rehabilitation. However, the role of physiotherapists cannot be replaced with robotic structures since human interaction and moral support may be old, but not obsolete. To support physiotherapists better, solutions providers are thriving endlessly to create best-in-class technology. In this new era of innovative technologies, we highlight the physiotherapy solution providers who are at the vanguard of accelerating the digital transformation of the industry.Let us know your thoughts!Exoskeletons: The Next Big Thing in PhysiotherapySarah FernandesEDITORIAL
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