Trexo Robotics

Parents lease Trexo exoskeletons so children with cerebral palsy can practise gait at home when PT hours end.

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• Post-launch Compensations → Use Assistive Technologies

What it is

Families use Trexo exoskeletons to support consistent mobility practice at home, especially when physical therapy sessions provided through healthcare or education systems aren’t enough. These robotic gait trainers are leased as a supplement -- helping children with cerebral palsy walk regularly outside of clinical settings. For many, Trexo becomes a dependable part of daily life, offering structure, support, and continuity that formal systems don't always provide^{1 2}.

Why it matters

This kind of use reveals a gap in how long-term rehabilitation is supported: therapy often ends after a set number of hours, but the need for practice doesn't. While families shouldn't have to carry this responsibility alone, the availability of tools like Trexo helps fill in that missing space. It makes mobility training possible on a schedule that fits daily routines, not just appointment slots. The technology enables children to keep building strength and coordination during crucial developmental windows -- something that could otherwise stall between therapy sessions.

Still, the broader issue remains: families turn to tools like this not only because they’re helpful, but because other systems have stopped short. The value Trexo provides doesn’t excuse the limitations of upstream policy or access, but it does offer a real and practical way forward when those systems fall short.

Real-world example

In interviews and testimonials, families describe how they use Trexo exoskeletons at home or in school settings so their children can walk daily, not just during formal therapy sessions¹. One Minnesota family explained how their child uses the device at home to continue mobility practice beyond clinical care². Others have shared how the regularity of walking sessions has supported strength gains, improved mood, and built confidence.

What care sounds like

• "We make sure therapeutic devices are available beyond the clinic -- because mobility goals don’t stop at discharge."
• "We work with families to integrate accessible equipment into everyday routines, not just formal appointments."
• "We extend support for mobility well beyond what’s typically covered by insurance."
• "We're focused on providing continuity of care across settings -- clinical, home, and school."

What neglect sounds like

• "We only cover a limited number of therapy sessions per year."
• "Families are responsible for anything outside our scheduled services."
• "We can’t guarantee home access to equipment -- that’s beyond our role."
• "Daily practice is ideal, but we can only fund in-clinic use."

What compensation sounds like

• "We lease this device because the therapy hours we’re given aren’t enough."
• "It’s a big investment, but it lets our child walk every day -- that consistency matters."
• "Without it, there’d be long gaps between PT sessions. This keeps the momentum going."
• "The exoskeleton gives our child a chance to build strength and confidence at their own pace."

Footnotes

1. Trexo Robotics: Family Testimonials ↩ ↩²

2. St. Peter Public Schools Article ↩ ↩²