Successful clinical trials of the Skywalk in the Rehaklinik Tschugg

Tschugg, Switzerland – The Skywalk body weight support system has been successfully tested under clinical conditions at the Tschugg Rehabilitation Clinic. The results show that patients benefit from greater safety, improved balance training, and increased suitability for everyday use. The tests provided valuable insights for therapeutic use in neurological rehabilitation and confirmed the system's high practical value in everyday clinical practice.

The test phase focused on the question of how patients can be supported in walking safely and as naturally as possible and in various exercises—with minimal arm movement and maximum stability. The Skywalk was particularly impressive thanks to its safety harness, which enables effective balance and safety training and can be used specifically to combat fear of falling. Its flexible usability both indoors and outdoors was also highlighted as a positive feature. Overall, patient feedback was also very positive, particularly with regard to the subjective feeling of safety.

Therapeutic assessment from practice

Anne Sommer, head of the physiotherapy department at the Tschugg Rehabilitation Clinic, draws a clear conclusion from a therapeutic perspective:

"The Skywalk is a rehabilitation aid with a clear focus on walking itself – without the extensive use of the arms, as is the case with rollators, for example. Thanks to the excellent safety harness, effective balance training is possible, which is a major advantage, especially for patients who are afraid of falling. The system is very practical, can be used indoors and outdoors, and we have received consistently excellent feedback from our patients – especially with regard to safety."

An important step towards market launch

Autonomyo also considers the results of the test phase to be a significant milestone. Fabian Bischof, CEO of autonomyo, explains:

"The feedback from the Tschugg Rehabilitation Clinic is a key milestone for us. It confirms that the Skywalk meets the requirements of therapeutic practice and gives us the necessary confidence to launch it on the market in spring 2026."

About the Rehaklinik Tschugg

The Tschugg Rehabilitation Clinic is a specialist clinic in Bern for neurorehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, and epileptology. Around 320 employees work in a modern facility with 96 beds for inpatients and outpatients. The clinic treats around 1,100 patients annually and provides around 31,000 days of care for diagnostic assessment and therapeutic treatment. The Tschugg Rehabilitation Clinic was founded in 1886. In addition to its mandate to provide acute care in epileptology, the Tschugg Rehabilitation Clinic also has a mandate to provide care in neurorehabilitation and Parkinson's disease. The corresponding center was opened in 1998. Since May 1, 2023, the Tschugg Rehabilitation Clinic has been operated by the VITREA Switzerland Group (formerly VAMED), which also includes the three rehabilitation clinics in Zihlschlacht, Dussnang, and Seewis, as well as the outpatient rehabilitation center in Zurich Seefeld.

Contact:
Sandra Lüthi, Marketing Manager, Tschugg Rehabilitation Clinic sandra.luethi@rehakliniktschugg.ch
Tel. +41 32 338 44 14
www.rehaklinik-tschugg.ch

About autonomyo

autonomyo Sàrl is a Swiss medtech company focusing on neurorehabilitation. The company develops innovative assistance systems that help people with limited mobility achieve greater independence and safety in everyday life and therapy. Through practical development and close cooperation with clinics and therapists, autonomyo pursues the goal of sustainably improving rehabilitation.

Contact:
Fabian Bischof, CEO and Co-Founder autonomyo Sàrl
+41 78 854 8182
fabian.bischof@autonomyo.com
www.autonomyo.com