Full Description

The WalkAide® System is an advanced Functional Electrical (FES) Stimulation System for the treatment of Foot Drop caused by upper motor neuron injury such as:

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Stroke (CVA)
• Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Utilizing a tilt sensor and accelerometer technology, the WalkAide stimulates the common peboy on beach – walkaideroneal nerve to lift the foot at the right time during the gait cycle, prompting a more natural, efficient, and safe walking pattern. WalkAide users have the freedom to walk with or without footwear, up and down the stairs, and all directions.

Effective from Acute to Post-Rehab Care

Using the WalkAide in all stages of neuro rehabilitation provides the therapist a valuable tool to promote optimal patient outcomes.

• Improve walking speed with less fatigue
• Improve gait quality
• Reduce atrophy
• Improve circulation, muscle condition, and bone density
• Promote Neuroplasticity

Options for Rehab Use

Tilt Mode
• Gait Training: Maximize patient handling while increasing sensorimotor input
• Swing: Enhance motor learning through repeated, forced use during open chain activities (swing)
• Random Practice: Improve gait on all surfaces and generalize to varying environments
• Biofeedback: Use audible feedback during stimulation to promote tibial translation

Hand Mode
• Pre-Gait Skills: Practice weight shifting to improve transition between extensorwalkaide and flexor tone
• Blocked Practice: Use controlled stepping and swing initiation in early gait training
• Gait Training: Manage dorsiflexion for safe steps during ambulation
• Exercise and Gait: Vary durations of stimulation to assist, challenge and progress activities

Heel Mode
• Functional Activities: Cue forward weight shifting in sitting and assist with sit-to-stand transfers
• Pre-Gait Skills: Teach controlled weight shifting side-to-side and with stepping forward and back
• Early Gait Training: Walk in parallel bars or for short distances to improve motor control

Exercise Mode
• Bedside Therapy: Enhance movement, circulation, strength, etc.
• Rehab and Home Exercise: Build muscle strength and endurance, increase ROM, normalize tone, etc.
• Neuromuscular Re-education: Promote learning via sensory feedback from consistent, repetitive and functional movement