8 September 2010
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Archive for the "Treatments" category
31 January 2010
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The WalkAide System is a treatment option for dropfoot that uses computer programmed electrical stimulation to create muscle contraction to hold the foot up while walking. People who have lost the ability to control the foot motion due to diseaases or injuries such as stroke, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury can benefit from WalkAide. [...]
11 January 2010
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Wrist-hand-orthosis (WHO) – a device used to support or align the wrist and hand. This type of brace or splint may be made of plastic or leather and may be used to support the wrist/hand in a certain position (for function or rest) or to protect the wrist from reinjury or over-use. A WHO may [...]