WalkAide - breakthrough treatment for Foot Drop

The WalkAide®System
Breakthrough medical treatment for
Foot Drop
WalkAide® fitted by
Certified Orthotists at
Linda LaaksoB.Sc.,C.O.(c)
Certified Orthotist
www.customorthotic.ca

The WalkAide® System
Revolutionary medical device
Gentle functional electrical stimulation driven by computer programming
Treats Foot Drop
Signals the muscles in the leg to contract and lift the foot while walking

What is Foot Drop?
weakness or paralysis of the muscles lifting the front part of the foot
causes dragging the foot and toes or high-stepping walk
also known as dropfoot, drop foot and foot drop

Who Can Use WalkAide® ?
people who have Foot Drop as diagnosed by a Medical Doctor
condition is related to a stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis or other neurological condition
not using a pacemaker
not subject to seizures

How Does WalkAide® Work?
To create a muscle movement, the brain sends a small electrical stimulation through the nerves to the muscles to cause a contraction.
The muscle contraction or tightening causes the body part to move.
When the brain is not able to send the message to specific muscles of the leg or foot, the foot is not able to lift and will drop or drag.
The WalkAide System is a computer programmable source for the electrical message directly to the muscles.

How Does WalkAide® Work?
The WalkAide is attached to the leg just above the calf muscle
When the foot once again hits the ground the message is turned off
WalkAide cycles on and off based on the programming by the specially trained Certified Orthotist
WalkAide sends a message to the muscles to contract when the foot leaves the ground

When Can WalkAide® be Used?
Everywhere!
All Day!
Except in Water
Turn off when not in use

Where Do You Get a WalkAide®?
Certified Orthotists trained to treat patients with WalkAide assess, program, provide the device, and follow-up.
The WalkAide System is a sophisticated medical device that must be prescribed by a physician.
Click here to find the nearest Certified Orthotist in Canada

Where Do You Get a WalkAide®?
Custom Orthotic Design Group Ltd. and
The Orthotic Centre has four Certified Orthotists
with advanced WalkAide training.
To book an appointment, or for more information, call:
Mississauga Head Office – 1 (866) 829-2969
The Orthotic Centre at:
The Credit Valley Hospital – (905) 813-4050
St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton – (905) 540-6545
Guelph Office – (519) 826-9890
For a free copy of this presentation, please contact Linda at lindalaakso@customorthotic.ca
http://www.customorthotic.ca/conditions-treatments/treatments/walkaide-living-with-foot-drop

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WalkAide - breakthrough treatment for Foot Drop

by Custom Orthotic Design Group on Feb 08, 2010

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