Re: ODFS stimulator for foot drop

[Guest guest]

I tried this device but unfortunately both of my feet suffer from foot drop.

MEGA expensive, too. It is covered for MS, stroke victims, and one other

disease that I cannot remember. CMT is not covered, at least with the devices I

looked at through Scope orthotics, here in CA. The volt was a bit painful, too.

Karon

The ODFS drop foot stimulator is a possible new option for foot drop when the

person experiences monoparesis. (affecting a single extremity or part of an

extremity) The ODFS drop foot stimulator uses surface electrodes connected to a

control box and a foot switch placed in the user's shoe to activate the muscles

that control lifting of the foot while walking. A trained clinician can assess

the potential for improving walking using the ODFS when MS and foot drop exists.

Each person's gait disorder needs to be evaluated on an individual basis witih

an orthotist. Careful evaluation by a trained healthcare professional (orthotist

or physical therapist)is essential to determine an appropriate therapy program

for each individual with foot drop. You would need to have some degree of

function working in your peroneal muscle and be cautious about skin

sensation/feeling/burn.

Go through the Bibliography for research info on the stimualtor. I didn't see

anything there indicating it would/or not work for CMT.

People who meet the following criteria are candidates for an ODFS Dropped Foot

Stimulator device:

Dropped foot due to an upper motor neuron lesion with lower motor neurons intact

Passive ankle joint range to at least neutral.

Motivation and ability to understand the use of the device and adequate

caregiver support where appropriate

Intact skin in the area of stimulation.

Able to stand and ambulate with minimal assistance or less with or without an

assistive device

Able to tolerate the sensation of stimulation

No significant medical complications.

Contact the company for further info

http://www.odfs.com/Contact_Us/contact_us.asp

Always remember 'buyer beware', know how CMT affects you, your nerves, muscles,

sensation, etc.

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I think it is about which muscle is stimulated. CMT muscle may be different from

other muscles.

Please take care

Caroline