An estimated 15 million people around the world will experience a stroke each year, with more than 60% of survivors finding themselves unable to walk. A separate 500,000 individuals acquire spinal cord injuries that also leave them paralyzed. For stroke and spinal cord injury survivors, this means a long and discouraging road to recovery with grueling and extensive physical therapy sessions. For many, they begin to think that they will never walk or stand again and will remain dependent upon a caregiver for support. Mark Alyn discusses the EksoGT for use in rehab for stroke patients and spinal cord injuries.