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Mobility dysfunction is an equal opportunity challenge - you are likely reading
this web site because you or someone you care about has some form of foot drop.
That the condition is common does not make it any less debilitating. Young and old,
sick and healthy, the loss of freedom that can accompany tragic circumstances such
as MS, a traumatic brain injury, or a stroke has the potential to take a once-vibrant
individual and leave them a shell of what they once were.
The goal of this web site is to introduce you to a piece of technology that has
helped people like you or someone you know to regain this freedom. We want to share
with you the stories of our patients -- these are not actors and the quotes are
real. The WalkAide is providing freedom to those that felt the grip of fear and
embarassment enter their lives. If their stories ring true with you, please take
a minute to request further information
or contact a trained clinician in your area.
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Judi J. - Stroke Survivor |
Faced with paralysis on the right side
of her body, Judi tried various rehabilitative treatments and orthotic devices,
including an ankle foot orthosis (AFO), before she discovered the WalkAide. A WalkAide
wearer since August 2006, Judi is excited to let others know that "even after15
years, there are new possibilities for stroke survivors to improve."
Read her testimonial. |
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Maggie F. - Traumatic
Brain Injury |
A healthy young adult, Maggie had a
stroke when she was just 32-years-old. Doctors believe it was the result of a head
injury Maggie sustained when she fell while ice skating with her family. Fitted
with the WalkAide in September 2006, Maggie reports that she is thrilled to be able
to live her life “unencumbered” once again.
Read her testimonial. |
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Anne L. - Traumatic
Brain Injury |
Anne suffered a traumatic brain injury
ten years ago when she was hit by a car while riding her bicycle. When her friends
found her, she had no vital signs and needed CPR to simply survive. Since
she has been using the WalkAide, she has found much more mobility and a return towards
the way of life she had before her unfortunate accident.
Read her testimonial. |
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Herb S. - Stroke Survivor |
After reaching a plateau in his post-stroke
treatment, Herb was experiencing a very common resignation to the realities of his condition.
After wearing the WalkAide for nearly a year, Herb has found independence again.
Read his testimonial. |
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Julia Fox Garrison - Stroke Survivor |
A mother, wife, and successful executive,
Julia Fox Garrison suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke on July 17, 1997,
leaving her fighting for her life and completely paralyzed on her left side. Part of
Garrison's everyday rehabilitation involves wearing the WalkAide; she feels it's an
investment that has greatly improved her gait and confidence over time.
Read her testimonial. |
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Karl K. - Multiple
Sclerosis Survivor |
Twenty years ago Karl was diagnosed with MS.
His initial symptoms were related to numbness in his hands – eventually he began to experience
foot drop. Like many, he progressed through AFO braces to address his walking difficulties.
Like many MS patients we see, Karl has found independence again through the WalkAide.
Read his testimonial. |
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