Benefits

The WalkAide works with the body’s natural muscle movements to provide many benefits that traditional bracing does not.

Reduced muscle atrophy

Braces often inhibit a group of muscles from performing to create the standard “heel-to-toe” gait pattern. But this can lead to a loss in muscle size and strength. The WalkAide does not restrict any muscles groups, but instead triggers specific muscle action during walking. This results in stronger muscle groups and minimal atrophy.

Normalized walking pattern

Because the WalkAide does not restrict any muscle groups, the body is free to walk with a normal pattern without preventing other activities such as going up and down stairs, ramps or climbing on playgrounds.

Neuroplasticity

Research is showing that the daily use of functional electrical stem helps to engage the users existing nerve pathways.