Evaluating the Indego Exoskeleton for Persons With Hemiplegia Due to CVA

Spasticity of Bilateral Upper Extremities (UE) and Lower Extremities (LE) Measured With Modified Ashworth Scale

Spasticity measured with Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) 0 - No increase in muscle tone 1 - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension 1+ - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the range of movement (ROM) 2 - More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected part(s) easily moved 3 - Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult 4 - Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension

Time frame: 2 weeks

Activity Measured by Functional Ambulation Category

Activity measured by Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) 1. unable to ambulate/ambulates only in parallel bars/requires supervision or physical assistance from \> 1 person 2. requires manual contact of one person during ambulation on level surfaces/manual contact is continuous and necessary to support body weight and/or to maintain balance or assist coordination 3. requires manual contact of one person during ambulation on level surfaces/manual contact is continuous or intermittent light touch to assist balance or coordination 4. ambulation occurs on level surfaces without manual contact of another person/requires stand-by guarding of one person because of poor judgment, questionable cardiac status, or the need for verbal cuing to complete the task 5. ambulation is independent on level surfaces/requires supervision/physical assistance to negotiate stairs, inclines, or unlevel surfaces 6. ambulation is independent on unlevel and level surfaces, stairs and inclines

Time frame: 2 weeks