Without the electric cuff, she often got stuck on carpet edges and paving stones. “I always had to lift my right leg when I walked. Otherwise the tip of my foot would have dragged across the floor. Walking requires maximum concentration to avoid tripping. That was extremely stressful.”
Prof. Dr. Liebetanz, senior physician at the Department of Neurology at the University of Göttingen, describes it as follows: In the case of central foot drop paresis, for example after a stroke, the nerve impulses that control the lifting of the foot fail to occur. This impulse is replaced by the stimulator.
This works by means of an electronic cuff that is attached below the knee. This is easy to put on and can be worn under trousers without any problems thanks to its flat design. “When I start walking, I briefly feel a tingling sensation in my leg due to the electrical impulse,” explains Ms. Rose-Zickler. The electrode cuff automatically sends the movement impulse at the moment the step is taken. Patients with central plantar palsy are thus able to walk normally – for greater mobility and quality of life. “Today I am happy to be able to walk again without a rollator,” says Ms. Rose-Zickler.
The innoSTEP-WL foot lift system is an innovative aid for electrical stimulation in cases of foot lift weakness – caused, for example, by apoplexy, a slipped disc or multiple sclerosis. The electrical cuff can be prescribed by the treating doctor and covered by health insurance.
Walking is something that most people take for granted – but if you have weak foot dorsiflexion, every step can become a real challenge. Those affected have difficulty lifting the forefoot during the swing phase. The foot drags on the ground, the gait becomes unsteady and the risk of tripping or falling increases significantly.
Foot drop fundamentally changes the way you walk. Every step requires concentration and the risk of tripping and falling is high. Particularly in the home environment and when climbing stairs, it becomes clear just how restricted the mobility of those affected is.
As the days get shorter, freezing temperatures set in and we spend more time indoors, many people start to feel pain again. Especially in winter, those affected complain more often about back, joint or muscle pain. The good news is that with the right combination of exercise, small everyday measures and modern medical technology, aches and pains can be alleviated even in the cold season.
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Pain in the back, joints or due to tension impairs mobility and quality of life. Many people are therefore looking for an effective method with few side effects. TENS and EMS devices can help here. They use electrical impulses to relieve pain, strengthen the muscles and promote well-being.
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