The modern rehabilitation process is shifting away from traditional approaches and seeking innovative technological solutions that enable a more systematic approach to working with the body. Hypershell exoskeletons have become precisely such tools — technological assistants that operate 24/7, providing muscle support, adapting to the user’s movements, and enhancing them.
“We can use exoskeletons during preparation for elective surgery — for example, hip replacement. Or during spinal rehabilitation, when a patient is scheduled for surgery and both the spine and muscles need to be biomechanically prepared”, — explained Yevhen Abramovych, a trauma and rehabilitation specialist.
The key objective of the exoskeleton system is not just to support movement, but to restore correct biomechanics:
- Relieving pressure on the hip joint and lower limbs;
- Stabilising the position of the pelvis;
- Establishing a physiological spinal alignment;
- Correcting movement patterns.
In practice, this allows the body to find a neutral position where the spinal axis, pelvis, and head function as a single stable structure. This is the foundation for correct movement, which is often lost due to long-standing compensatory habits, muscle atrophy, and chronic overloading.
It is important to note that the exoskeleton does not replace movement, but rather enhances and corrects it during the process, shaping the movement pattern. In effect, this involves continuous work with the neuromuscular system. In clinical practice, this yields several key benefits:
- Reduced load on affected areas;
- Reduced risk of degenerative changes progressing;
- Improved movement stability;
- The ability to train for extended periods without overloading.
“The longer I used the exoskeleton, the better it understood me. This means that the physiotherapist doesn’t need to constantly supervise the patient. All you need to do is put the system on, set the basic parameters, and it adapts itself to the individual. The doctor can take the spine’s movement into account and, during the process, simply adjust the work with specific muscle groups”, — added Yevhen Abramovych.
This allows for a shift in rehabilitation processes: from short sessions under specialist supervision to long-term restoration of movement in everyday environments.
DroneUA would like to thank Yevhen Abramovych for developing a new approach to the interaction between humans and robotic technologies in the field of medicine. This opens up new possibilities not only for restoring specific bodily functions, but also for returning to correct movement as the foundation of a fulfilling life.
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