Cadence Biomedical is a medical device company that provides orthotic products to help individuals with severe mobility impairments to walk again.
[2] Cadence Biomedical released its first product, the Kickstart Walking System, in August 2012.
Kickstart is a wearable device, or orthosis, that gives users stability and the ability to walk independently.
It is designed to provide walking assistance and stability for those who have difficulty walking, especially if they experience difficulty lifting their knee, catching toes when taking a step, lack of endurance, or problems with coordination, balance, or stability.
[3][4][5] The device uses no external power or batteries to provide assistance,[6] but functions similarly to robotic exoskeletons in that it helps to move the legs forward and augments existing strength.