RT300 for spinal cord injury rehabilitation

Equality considerations

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RT300 can be used in people with spinal cord injuries whose muscles are weakened or paralysed, and they are likely to be described as disabled. The technology should not be used for people with a cardiac pacemaker, unhealed fracture in lower extremities or pregnant women. It is also contraindicated for people with a grade 3 tear in upper extremities, shoulder subluxation that cannot be corrected, or unhealed fractures in upper extremities, shoulder girdle or upper ribs.