Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, a nationally-recognized physical and cognitive rehabilitation leader that pioneers innovative health-care solutions, has added two new Trexo Plus robotic exoskeletons to its leading-edge rehabilitation technology that helps children walk, maybe even for the first time in their lives.

Good Shepherd is said to be the only healthcare provider on the East Coast to offer all three sizes (small, medium and large) of the Trexo, wearable robotic exoskeleton technology that helps children diagnosed with cerebral palsy, pediatric stroke, spinal cord injury, gait disorders or other mobility challenges.

“This life-changing technology allows Good Shepherd to transform lives through leading-edge rehabilitation care,” said Michael Spigel, PT, MHA, President & CEO of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network.

The new Trexo Plus devices are the of result of gifts from the Good Shepherd Women’s Giving Circle and the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association (GLVADA).

“Thank you to the Good Shepherd Women’s Giving Circle and GLVADA for their generous support of Good Shepherd Pediatrics and the families for whom we care,” Spigel said.

“We are grateful to both organizations, and all of our philanthropic partners, for sharing our vision,” said Spigel.

“Nothing quite compares to seeing a child smile as she begins to walk for the first time, or the emotional reaction from her family.” Spigel said.

Trexo’s brightly-colored robotic legs allow children to walk hands-free in a safe, correct and consistent manner, all under the watchful eye of trained Good Shepherd Pediatrics staff.

Children can walk farther as they gain strength through the weight-bearing design.

Good Shepherd received its first Trexo device, a medium for children ages 3-6, in 2019. Children from ages 1 to their late teens now have access to the technology. The large device also has the potential to fit some adults.

“From the smallest Trexo to the largest size, our pediatric rehabilitation clinicians can now help a greater number of children achieve optimal walking patterns at a crucial time in their development,” said Amanda Kleckner, PT, DPT, administrative director of Good Shepherd Pediatrics.

“The technology helps children build new pathways in the brain to learn or relearn motor patterns, prevent future delays in development and strengthen bones,” Kleckner said.

The Trexo technology is available at the south Allentown-based Good Shepherd Health & Technology Center, 850 S. Fifth St.

Good Shepherd is conducting a research study into how the device impacts children with cerebral palsy. Families across the United States have inquired about the technology and research study.

Information: 1-888-44-REHAB; Good Shepherd Pediatrics’ website

Information about Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network:

https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/about-good-shepherd/our-history/