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We are dedicated to helping people walk — to help you live a long, healthy, happy life. We’ve been doing this since 2003 and we’ve seen amazing transformations. The most progress centers around learning and awareness made possible by the internet. Here on this page, we’ll do our best to contribute important and insightful information centered around the topics of drop-foot, orthotics, and prosthetics
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Ian Compares the CMT Step-Smart Brace to Traditional AFOs

Hey there, it’s Ian from Insightful. We have Chris here who came from Framingham, MA, and he has flail foot and flail foot is, um, a type of pathology where you don’t have any plantarflexion or dorsiflexion, and the Step-Smart Brace tends to do very well for that kind of pathology as well…

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Comparing all the Models of the Step-Smart Brace for Drop Foot

Hi, it’s Ian from Insightful Products. We realize that since we started with the Step-Smart Brace that we’ve added features and specified some braces for certain conditions, and I just wanted to go over that quicky for you so that when you order a Step-Smart brace, you have a better idea of what’s best for you.

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Step Smart Pro Testimonial – Chris with Flail Foot

Hey there, it’s Ian from Insightful. We have Chris here who came from Framingham, MA, and he has flail foot and flail foot is, um, a type of pathology where you don’t have any plantarflexion or dorsiflexion, and the Step-Smart Brace tends to do very well for that kind of pathology as well…

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The Step Smart Pro Explained

Ian here from Insightful. We’d like to introduce the Step-Smart Pro. The difference between the Step-Smart Pro and the regular Step-Smart is that the Step-Smart Pro comes with a Guided Calf Section. This goes on the medial side, so it keeps the calf section in alignment…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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