January 8, 2016

The products that are being designed now for this issue of drop-foot restrict the client's foot and calf to 90 degrees. This inhibits them to walk completely naturally, and often, the individual actually has the strength to push off with their foot sole in order to propel themselves forward (this requires a greater than 90 degree angle). Our design will not restrict this movement, but will use an elastic adjustment system to push the individual's toes up (making the angle less than 90 degrees) after they have lifted their foot up in the process of walking.