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Foot drop: help with innoSTEP-WL

Eine Frau mit Fußheberschwäche trägt die Manschette innoSTEP-WL als Hilfsmittel
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 video clearly shows how this limitation manifests itself. Without support, the foot does not lift sufficiently, gets stuck on steps and has to be actively pulled up. The movement sequence appears unsteady, the body is constantly tensed to maintain balance. Every step requires increased attention and strength.

Such restrictions not only have an impact on mobility, but also on the feeling of safety. The risk of tripping or falling increases, especially in everyday life – whether at home or out and about.

At the same time, the video shows how modern aids such as the innoSTEP-WL wireless foot drop system can provide targeted support. It directly compensates for foot drop and helps to significantly improve the gait pattern. Electrodes on the skin transmit electrical impulses to the fibular and peroneal nerves as well as to the muscles involved.

Thanks to advanced sensor technology and intelligent algorithms, the innoSTEP-WL precisely controls when and for how long these impulses are emitted. The foot lifts at exactly the right moment when walking – for a more stable, more natural and safer gait. The settings can be conveniently adjusted using a Bluetooth remote control with illuminated display.

In addition, repeated stimulation can help the nerve structures in the brain and spinal cord to reprocess the movement sequences. This so-called neuronal rewiring can lead to a further improvement in gait in the long term.

The result: more safety, more stability and a noticeably smoother gait – an important step back towards greater independence and quality of life.

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