The Government of the Balearic Islands has launched the first specialised training sessions for the use of a paediatric exoskeleton, an advanced technological tool aimed at improving mobility and functional rehabilitation for children with severe motor disabilities.

The training programme is being delivered by the Servicio de Valoración y Atención Temprana (SVAP) and, in this initial phase, involves ten physiotherapists. Two professionals belong to the SVAP, while the remaining eight come from specialised social organisations involved in disability care. These professionals will also be qualified to train additional technicians if required for future treatments.

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The Balearic Government launches specialised training for the use of a paediatric exoskeleton in early intervention services

Training sessions are conducted with children aged between 3 and 10 years who present severe motor impairments caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and spinal muscular atrophy. All participating children have previously been assessed by rehabilitation physicians from the Servicio de Salud de las Illes Balears, as well as by specialised physiotherapists from the social services sector, ensuring that they meet the criteria for this type of robotic rehabilitation.

This initiative marks a significant milestone, as the Balearic Islands become the first autonomous community to incorporate a paediatric exoskeleton as a joint project between health and social care services. The programme is promoted through coordinated action by the regional department responsible for families and social care and the public health service, strengthening an integrated care model.

The paediatric exoskeleton is a robotic device designed to support gait rehabilitation as a complement to conventional therapies. Its use helps strengthen muscles, improve walking efficiency and independence, and delay complications associated with prolonged immobility. It is estimated that between fifty and seventy children will benefit from this treatment each year in the Balearic Islands.

Through this initiative, the Balearic Government reinforces its commitment to innovation in disability care, promoting advanced technologies that enhance children’s quality of life and contribute to more effective, specialised and coordinated early intervention services.