Patient Testimonial 

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. After eight long years of constant struggle and rehabilitation, Garrison chronicled her recovery from the devastating effects of a stroke in her book, Don't Leave Me This Way.

Her emotional personal account and encouraging message of maintaining "steely determination, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor" landed her national interviews on Good Morning America, Oprah & Friends radio, and a feature article in People magazine.

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.

Here's what Julia said about her experiences with the WalkAide:

"I have found it to be an incredible device that has improved my walking to the point that I can now power walk. I have become a huge advocate for it, showing it to everyone that might benefit from its technology--stroke survivors, caregivers, and therapists."

"You can wear shoes that don't have to fit an AFO – and I can even go barefoot!"

"The WalkAide has helped me with circulation and swelling. While traveling, I found I was really getting swollen. I put the WalkAide on exercise mode during the flight and it helped make me more comfortable and decrease swelling."

"I have to say, the WalkAide has become part of my anatomy."

*If you would like to read an excerpt from Don’t Leave Me This Way, purchase a copy of the book, or read Julia’s blog, please visit her website.