The Walkaide II is a single Channel drop foot stimulator. It is a wireless device and there are no leads. It is particularly indicated for those with hand dysfunction, as it is simple to get on and off.
The WalkAide II can benefit people who have suffered from an incomplete spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and hereditary spastic paraplegia.
Unlike other systems the Walkaide II does not use a pressure sensor under the heel for triggering, instead employing a tilt sensor and accelerometer. Walkaide II uses advanced sensor technology to analyse the movement of your leg and foot. The system sends electrical signals to your peroneal nerve, which controls your foot and ankle. The gentle electrical impulses activate the muscles to raise your foot at the appropriate time during the step cycle. Not having a pressure sensor on the shoe means that the Walkaide II can be used barefoot and with footwear such as flip-flops. Similar to the ODFS Pace and the Bioness GO (L300), the Walkaide II has an inbuilt exercise function to train the anterior tibial muscles in sitting.
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You will be contacted to determine your needs and assessment location
Your therapist will recommend the best course of treatment
Once you have booked you will be ready to start your treatment plan.
The WalkAide II is no longer available at Hobbs Rehabilitation. However, we do have multiple other pieces of functional electrical stimulation equipment available throughout our centres.
We accept self-referrals and referrals from Medico-Legal, health and social care professionals and the charity sector.