Kickstart is a life-changing technology that provides stability, control and assist to regain your ability to walk after a stroke, spinal cord injury or other neurological condition such as MS.
KICKSTART YOUR RECOVERY TO WALKING
Over a decade after his stroke, Albert took his first steps with Kickstart and left his wheelchair behind.
NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
REDISCOVER WALKING AT HOME
You can use your own Kickstart at home and in the commuinity to regain walking ability, even decades after a stroke.
COVERED BY MEDICARE
Kickstart can be covered by Medicare and private insurance as a personal device. Costs vary by plan and location.
KICKSTART IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Clinicians can introduce Kickstart into therapy programs to accelerate therapy gains and more easily facilitate proper gait mechanics.
What is Kickstart?
Kickstart is a wearable walking device that helps users to restore and re-learn natural, reflexive walking.
While stabilizing the hip and leg, it uses power from its proprietary Exotendon to gently lift and move the leg through a safe, guided and proper step.
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Active step assistance without using electronic stimulation
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Lightweight and easy to use
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Designed to be put on with one hand
Stories from users and clinicians
Kickstart at Brooks Rehabilitation
