Many of us take our mobility and independence for granted. The ability to go about our everyday activities unhindered by physical challenges is something most of us don’t think twice about. However, a significant number of individuals — men and women, young and old — experience difficulty with the most simple day-to-day activities because they are dealing with mobility dysfunctions such as peroneal nerve palsy. Innovative Neurotronics, Inc. brings Myo-Orthotics Technology products, developed at major research centers and universities worldwide, to the people who need them. Leveraging functional electrical stimulation, medical devices employing Myo-Orthotics Technology improve the functionality of an impaired limb for better mobility and increased freedom.

WalkAide and Foot Drop

Dropfoot is a condition caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot. It makes walking a challenge, causing a person to either drag the foot and toes or engage in a high-stepping walk called steppage gait. The condition is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying problem. It is often caused by an interruption in the signal from the brain to the peroneal nerve. This nerve runs along the outside of the lower leg below the knee. People with multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy and stroke may experience the effects of the condition. The term Myo-Orthotics Technology represents the merging of orthotic technology, which braces a limb, with electrical stimulation, which restores specific muscle function. More than simply bracing a limb to improve mobility, devices using Myo-Orthotics Technology actually restore the functionality of an impaired limb by recreating a natural nerve-to-muscle response. WalkAide utilizes this revolutionary technology, and offers increased mobility, functionality and independence.