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Myo–Orthotics may be the answer to improving your mobility.
A new medical device is restoring functionality to those with paralysis and is available to residents of the Great Miami Valley.
WalkAide combats a particular form of paralysis known as "foot drop" due to stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and other pathologies such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. WalkAide uses advanced sensor technology to actually analyze the movement of your leg and foot. The system sends electrical signals to your peroneal nerve, which controls movement in your ankle and foot. These gentle electrical impulses activate the muscles to raise your foot at the appropriate time during the step cycle.
WalkAide is not a one size fits all device. Rather, a specially trained medical professional is needed to fit and customize WalkAide for you. Using WalkAnalyst, a multifaceted computer software program, Brent will tailor WalkAide to your individual walking pattern for optimal effectiveness. Call any of our offices to schedule an appointment with Brent to see if WalkAid is right for you! Brent will be happy to discuss this option with you and with your physician.
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Brent Libby, an Ohio Licensed and American Board Certified Orthotist
at Fidelity Orthopedic, was recently trained on the device and is now
providing the WalkAide System to our patients.
Although highly-advanced, WalkAide is surprisingly small and quite easy to use. It consists of a battery-operated, single- channel electrical stimulator, two electrodes, and electrode leads. WalkAide is applied directly to your leg - not implanted underneath the skin - which means no surgery is involved. A cuff holds the system comfortably in place, and it can be worn discreetly under most clothing.
