Parts and Accessories Available for the Step-Smart Brace for Drop Foot
Ian explains how the design of The Step-Smart Brace for Drop Foot is to be modular, so that many of the components can be replaced, as needed, after a long period of wearing it.
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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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AFO Shoe Combination
In this weeks blog, we demonstrate the AFO strategy used by Insightful to attach the AFO or ankle brace to the shoe using Velcro. The foot and ankle brace is attached to the shoe using hook and loop pile. By attaching the ankle brace to the shoe, the unit becomes one. All of Insightful’s bracing is designed to work with a shoe and not without a shoe. Fastening the brace to the shoe makes it easier to don the brace or to put the brace on but also keeps the brace placed back in the heel of the shoe. This keeps the brace from creeping forward in the shoe and using up space in the shoe.
Should I get a Top Cover for my Step-Smart Brace?
In this video Ian talks about the top cover for the Step-Smart brace and wither you should get on when purchasing your Insightful Products Step-Smart Brace for Drop Foot.
Replacing tensors on the Step-Smart Brace
In this video, Ian Engleman demonstrates how our drop foot technology can provide better treatment by providing more accurate traction on the calf. If the portion of the AFO (called the calf section) is moving either medially or laterally off the leg, the drop foot AFO brace can be adjusted using a longer tensor that comes free of charge.
Using Uneven Tensors with your Step-Smart® Brace
In this video Ian Engelman will explain why you would want to use Uneven Tensors with your Step-Smart® Brace.
Foot Funnel® Shoehorn – A Shoe Aid
The Foot Funnel shoehorn is a “dressing aid ” or shoe aid and is an alternative to the long-handled shoehorn and makes shoe donning easier for those that have trouble bending, twisting and reaching.
Two Styles of Donning the Step-Smart
In this video, Ian demonstrates Two Styles of Donning the Step-Smart
Why The Step-Smart Brace is Small
It has come to our attention often that people wonder how The Step-Smart Brace for Drop Foot can be as effective as other Ankle-Foot Orthotics (AFO’s) while having a shorter footplate. The answer is in the unique design and how the brace works in conjunction with your shoe. In this video, inventor and Insightful products founder, Ian Engelman, explains the science behind it and the benefits it provides for you.
How to Choose the Correct Step-Smart Brace Size For You
In this short video we show you how to quickly discern what size Step-Smart brace is best for you and why wearing the correct size is important.
Ankle-Foot Orthotic Shoe combination for Foot Drop Patients
In this weeks blog, we demonstrate the AFO strategy used by Insightful to attach the AFO or ankle brace to the shoe using Velcro. The foot and ankle brace is attached to the shoe using hook and loop pile. By attaching the ankle brace to the shoe, the unit becomes one. All of Insightful’s bracing is designed to work with a shoe and not without a shoe. Fastening the brace to the shoe makes it easier to don the brace or to put the brace on but also keeps the brace placed back in the heel of the shoe. This keeps the brace from creeping forward in the shoe and using up space in the shoe.
