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…
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.
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…
Hi, this is Ian from Insightful. Nancy came from Brooklyn, New York to come and see us today. She came in with an Easy Stride custom, or semi-custom brace- it’s a carbon graphite design with a lateral strut. And you’ve had this for several years?…
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
Having drop foot may increase your risk of tripping and falling in everyday situations that you otherwise hadn’t encountered beforehand. If you’ve been recently diagnosed
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…
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.
Drop Foot, also known as foot drop, is a condition where you have difficulty lifting the front part of your foot, making it challenging to walk and maintain balance. Here are some general exercises and strategies that may help improve the strength and function of the muscles involved in foot dorsiflexion (lifting the foot).
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.
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