Cadence Biomedical

Cadence Biomedical is a private medical device company focused on neurorehabilitation and mobility assistance for people with gait impairment caused by stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and related neurological conditions. Its primary commercial product is Kickstart, a wearable walking assistance and physical therapy device that uses the company’s proprietary Exotendon technology to provide stability, guided leg movement, and step assistance without batteries or electrical stimulation. The company markets Kickstart for use both in rehabilitation settings and as a prescribed device for home and community use. Cadence Biomedical originated from technology licensed from the Cleveland Clinic and has positioned itself as a developer of kinetic orthotic systems for severe mobility impairment. The company appears to remain active as a private Seattle-based healthcare company.