Features
 Easy
one-handed operation and application
Small,
self-contained unit
Does
not require orthopedic or special
shoes
May
be worn barefoot or with slippers
Low-profile
and low power consumption (AA battery-operated)
Minimal
contact means minimal discomfort
with reduced perspiration
Improve
circulation, reduce atrophy, improve
voluntary control and increase
joint range of motion
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WalkAide
vs Ankle-Foot-Orthosis
Traditionally, foot
drop is treated with bracing using an ankle
foot orthosis (AFO). The passive treatement
offered by AFOs do not promote active use
of neuromuscular systems and also limits
ankle range of motion (ROM). In addition,
AFOs can be uncomfortable, bulky, and, if
poorly
fitted, produce areas of pressure and tissue
breakdown. The WalkAide may replace the traditional
AFO to re-engage a person's existing nerve
pathways and muscles.Using the WalkAide,
in most cases, frees the patient from AFO
restrictions.
The recruitment
of existing muscles results in reduction
of atrophy and
walking fatigue – a common side effect
of foot bracing. WalkAide users have the freedom
to walk with or without footwear, up and down
the stairs, and even sidestep
A comparison of the benefits
of functional electrical stimular (Walkaide)
against that of AFO is shown in the table
below:
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