Exoskeletons for Healthcare Professions
Preventing Pain and Prolonging Well-being at Work

Exoskeletons for Healthcare Professions
Preventing Pain and Prolonging Well-being at Work

Healthcare professionals, including nurses and nursing assistants, are among those most impacted by Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). The primary causes are prolonged static postures, assisting with patient mobility, and supporting patients during caregiving tasks.

Doctors and surgeons are also at high risk for MSDs in the workplace. Depending on their specialties, they can experience discomfort and pain due to repetitive movements, prolonged awkward postures in the OR, and the strain associated with the precision required in their work.

Exoskeletons offer an innovative and effective solution to address these challenges by preventing pain and fatigue on a daily basis, while promoting long-term sustainability and well-being in the workplace.

The effects of MSDS
on nurses and caregivers

Hapo has developed a range of exoskeletons specifically designed to target and support the areas of the body most impacted by musculoskeletal disorders, including the shoulders, back, and neck. These solutions are aimed at preventing muscle pain and reducing the risk of conditions such as lower back pain, tendinitis, and neck discomfort.

Back view of a healthcare worker

lower back pain (LBP)

Susceptible to back pain and tension, risks of lower back pain, sciatica, and herniated discs

Focus on the shoulders and arms of a surgeon

shoulder and arm pain

Susceptible to pain and tension in the shoulders and arms, risk of tendinitis and rotator cuff problems

MSDs, a major issue

95%

95%

healthcare professionals' illnesses are related to MSDs

2.3M

100%

2.3 million days of work stoppage per year

*Source: Ameli

Discover the Hapo experience with various professions and healthcare professionals.

Discover Hapo exoskeletons

HAPO has developed a comprehensive range of mechanical exoskeletons designed to address postural risk factors and help prevent or mitigate the onset and progression of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. Each exoskeleton is carefully engineered to target specific postures and areas of the body, ensuring maximum effectiveness while respecting the body's natural movements.

They talk about it better than we do.

Users of our exoskeletons testify to the concrete benefits observed

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Doctor Daniel A. (Le Mans)

"It's true that it's something that really relieves the shoulders a lot, because it ultimately allows for assistance with shoulder abduction."

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Sylvie, caregiver (Gard)

"It eases the workload, making it less complicated. The mobilizations seem easier."

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Dr. Pierre D., surgeon

"It works very well, we have no mechanical constraints... all gestures are possible without difficulty, and above all, we have a possibility and systematic mechanical support."

Find the exoskeleton suited to your needs with our online assessment.

In less than 5 minutes, perform a diagnosis of your situation and discover our recommendations and the Hapo exoskeleton that suits your needs.

Perform your postural analyses for free with the Hapo LEA application.

Poor postures + Poor movements = high risk of MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders). In one click, free of charge and in complete confidentiality, detect and analyze your postural risks with Hapo LEA.

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