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.
Foot drop is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) and can have a significant impact on everyday life. Those affected have difficulty lifting their foot when walking – this can lead to unsteadiness, stumbling and an increased risk of falling. Many experience not only physical limitations, but also growing insecurity in daily life.
With the first warm rays of sunshine and the fresh green of nature, many people automatically feel the urge to spend more time outdoors again. Spring is not only a new beginning for nature, but also an ideal opportunity to revitalize your body and recharge your batteries.
Biofeedback makes invisible bodily processes visible – and this is precisely where its strength lies. Processes such as muscle tension, heartbeat and breathing normally take place unconsciously. With biofeedback, you learn to consciously perceive and actively influence these processes.
The goal: more control over your own body, fewer complaints and a significantly improved quality of life.
Foot drop can have a significant impact on everyday life – especially in situations that are actually taken for granted. This includes climbing stairs: What is automatic for many people quickly becomes a challenge for those affected.
The Easter holidays not only mark the start of a short break from everyday life, but also a time of new beginnings. Spring brings longer days, more light and new energy – ideal conditions for making a conscious effort to look after your health again.
Now is a particularly good time to integrate exercise into your daily routine, enjoy the fresh air and recharge your batteries. It is often small changes that make a big difference in the long term.
HELLER MEDIZINTECHNIK wishes you a relaxing Easter holiday, new motivation and a healthy start to the sunny season.
Cranio-mandibular dysfunction (CMD) is one of the most common causes of pain in the jaw, face and neck area. Many sufferers experience tension in the masticatory muscles, limited mobility of the jaw or recurring pain when chewing and speaking.
