Foot brace

Steve experienced painful foot drop while lying in bed, unable to keep his feet straight due to weakened muscles from ALS. These adjustable foot braces relieved pressure on his ligaments and joints, substantially reducing his pain. The braces feature an open design for easy inspection, dual forefoot support plates with different hardness levels, and can be used at home, during rest, or when going out.

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Steve started to have issues with foot drop while lying in bed. He could not keep his feet straight which caused him a lot of pain. These foot braces relieved pressure on his ligaments and joints. This helped substantially with the pain.

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Steve’s ALS stage

Late

ALS toolboxes

We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube

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