Using a Drop Foot Brace – A Guide for Stroke Patients
It has been estimated that as many as 20% of stroke survivors may experience drop foot (also known as foot drop). Drop foot involves difficulty
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At-Home Safety Tips for Drop Foot
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Drop Foot Brace for active lifestyle
My first brace was an immobile one. It didn’t allow me any freedom at the ankle or the foot whatsoever and I knew I had to find something. And with the search, I found the steps Step Smart which I love and I’ve been wearing it since. And I’m very, very active with my lifestyle…
Can Drop Foot be Cured?
Discover the realities of foot drop: a condition with varying outcomes based on its root cause. While not ‘curable,’ it’s manageable. Learn about nerve damage recovery, the impact of stroke, and why timely medical evaluation is crucial. Explore effective management strategies for improved mobility and well-being. Click to read our insights and experiences.
Step-Smart Success Story – Brad V.
Meet Brad Vangilder, he’s an Oil Manager for an energy company in Virginia, a personal trainer, and a long-time user of the Step-Smart Brace. Hear about his #dropfoot journey and what he thinks of the Step-Smart Brace for Drop Foot.
The Step-Smart Brace for Drop Foot: Joseph’s Testimonial
A few years ago, Joseph Saenz, a makeup artist and actor in Los Angeles, found himself in a near-death situation. As a result of a medical emergency, he developed #dropfoot. Looking for a solution to get back to the activities he enjoys, he “stumbled” upon the Step-Smart Brace by Insightful Products. And, as they say in Hollywood, the rest is history!
Step-Smart Pro
The Step-Smart Pro offers additional features and the improved Guided Calf Section design.
The Guided Calf section is more comfortable, and you can go strapless for high cogenesis.
If you love the original Step-Smart Brace for Drop Foot, you might appreciate the ability to add or subtract straps depending upon the day.
Customize your brace like never before by choosing the strap configuration that best suits your upcoming activities.
Experienced users will understand that a day on the tennis court requires a different level of biomechanical control than a day at the office!
The Step-Smart Brace may appear “bent” or “twisted” when it’s not on the foot and ankle, but this is all part of the science of biomechanics behind this unique design.
Why may it appear to be bent? The preflexion angle is desired for preload before heel strike which is necessary to manage immediate deceleration of the foot. In addition, the angle of the calf section will provide clearance even in the dorsiflexion range of motion.
Why does it look a bit twisted? The brace accommodates the natural toe out of human ambulation. This is desired for good calf section tracking on the calf. The articulated calf section works best when it travels back and forth in the line of progression.
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Guided Calf Section
“The Guided Calf Section is 2” taller than the calf section used on the Step-Smart Classic, which reduces the pressure on the calf. This makes it more comfortable. You can go strapless for high cosmesis!
The medial extension guide can replace the need for calf strap. The guide contacts the leg intermittently when the foot inverts.
Depending on the demands of your day, you can choose to add an optional calf strap (which is removable) as needed.”
