(Times of Israel) David Shamah - With the ReWalk exoskeleton, people with spinal cord injuries who are paralyzed below the waist "can get the exercise their body needs, preventing severe conditions like heart problems, osteoporosis, kidney disease, and much more," said ReWalk CFO Kevin Hirschberger. Radi Kauf, an IDF soldier who was severely injured in the Second Lebanon War, said, "There's no question that I am a lot healthier with ReWalk than I would be otherwise....Many people around the world would benefit from ReWalk simply for the ability the system gives them to exercise, helping them to avoid other severe medical problems." Clinical studies show that using ReWalk provides significant mental health benefits as well, with users having a much more positive self-image as they gain independence. Moreover, insurance companies are discovering that, despite its high price tag, they pay less for the ReWalk system than for the treatment required from the secondary effects of paralysis.
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