Progress report on Walk-On

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie:

I just came back from a training (I work for an Independent Living

Council and we do training for people with disabilities), anyway, I

did alot of walking and found that the Walk-On is lifting my foot

better than the Toe Off did, and I am still getting the bouyancy, or

spring effect that the Toe-Off provided.

I also read 's post regarding the Walk-On and actually I am wearing the

Walk ON on the leg that the ankle hasn't been fused. I had drop foot on both

sides, but once I had the fusion I haven't required an AFO on that leg - it now

lifts on it's own. Kinda in a duck slapping fashion, but not noticable to most

folks. So, I don't understand why doesn't think it would work for drop

foot. That is what it is made to do.

Of course, I don't have a bi-lateral roll to my ankle, just weakened

muscles that cause the foot to hang down in a pointing direction when

my leg is crossed or I am sitting on a table thus creating a drop

foot issue when walking. So, if your ankles roll when you walk, it

might not be for you.

But when I got the Toe-Off that was one thing my orthotist looked for before

letting me try it. He said if my ankle rolled when I walked I wouldn't be able

to benefit from a Toe-Off, so they must work on the same concept as the Walk-On.

Jackie, I would try the Walk-On if you liked the Toe-Off. I also am noticing

that I can wear any length of sock and not worry about the sraps rubbing on my

skin. There is only one strap which is around the upper calf and it is made of

a much softer material. Let me know

what you think if you decide to try it. And Good Luck.