Dropfoot is a condition caused
by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the
foot. It makes walking a challenge, causing a person to either drag the foot and
toes or engage in a high-stepping walk. The condition is not
a disease, but a symptom of an underlying problem. It is often caused by an interruption
in the signal from the brain to the peroneal nerve. This nerve runs along the outside
of the lower leg below the knee.
People with multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord
injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy and stroke may experience the
effects of the condition. The term Myo-Orthotics Technology represents the merging
of orthotic technology, which braces a limb, with electrical stimulation, which
restores specific muscle function.
More than simply bracing a limb to improve mobility,
devices using
Myo-Orthotics Technology actually restore the functionality of an
impaired limb by recreating a natural nerve-to-muscle response.
If you'd like to know more about Myo-Orthotics, send us an
email or call the office at 440.243.1085.
