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
Steve reviews the Step-Smart brace for foot drop
Video Transcript:
So, this is my old orthotic that cost lots of money to make. It has pressure points here. So, comparing and contrasting this old orthotic, which isn’t that old, with the cumbersome and really difficult attachments to where it goes to my foot. The orthotic that I just got gives me lots of lateral motion and front and back motion. I suddenly have a calf back, so I can actually flex my foot. It feels like freedom. I’ll be looking forward to walking upstairs.
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