The wireless foot drop system innoSTEP-WL improves walking with foot drop due to MS and shows impressive progress in everyday life.
Foot drop is a common consequence of neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Those affected have difficulty lifting their foot when walking, which makes walking unsteady and strenuous. Climbing stairs, longer distances or uneven surfaces pose major challenges. This is precisely where the wireless innoSTEP-WL foot lifting system comes in.
The before-and-after effect is often impressive: without support, the gait appears wobbly and laborious. As soon as the innoSTEP-WL is activated, the foot lifts off again effortlessly and the gait becomes more fluid and stable. Patients can move more safely, climb stairs or even walk barefoot without having to rely on orthoses. The system stimulates the affected muscles through functional electrical stimulation and supports the nerves so that the muscles are contracted in a targeted manner.
Another advantage: the innoSTEP-WL is easy to use, can be worn flat and inconspicuously under clothing and can be prescribed by health insurance companies. This not only increases mobility, but also significantly improves the quality of life of those affected.
Information on MS and foot drop:
Foot drop often occurs in people with MS because the nerve impulses between the brain and foot are impaired. This makes it difficult to lift the foot and increases the risk of falling. Find out more about foot drop and MS here.
February is often the coldest and toughest month of the year. The days are short, it’s frosty outside and many of us feel the winter doldrums. It’s worth paying conscious attention to your body and mind right now – small routines can have a big impact.
Foot drop is a neurological symptom in which the foot can no longer be actively lifted. Medically, it is also referred to as foot drop, peroneal palsy, peroneal paralysis, drop foot or colloquially as “foot drop disease”. All of these terms have the same problem in common: the control of the foot lifter muscles is impaired.
Typical is the altered gait pattern, the so-called stepper gait. Those affected lift their knees and hips excessively when walking in order to prevent the toes from getting caught.
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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