The Knee Centre a Division of Karl Hager Limb & Brace manufactures custom knee braces. Our practice includes all orthotic and prosthetic services. We stock many different braces and footwear options. Our custom items include: knee braces, foot orthotic

The WalkAide® is a medical device that, after more than a decade in development, has been improving walking ability of people suffering from drop foot. The condition is caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot (i.e. M.S., stroke, and incomplete spinal cord injury), which causes a person to experience symptoms such as dragging the toe of the shoe on the ground or slapping the foot on the floor.

Invented by a team at the University of Alberta, WalkAide® uses functional electrical stimulation to restore the typical nerve-to-muscle signals in the leg and foot, effectively lifting the foot at the appropriate time during the gait cycle. The resulting movement is a smoother, more natural and safer stepping motion. Users are able to walk faster and for longer distances with less fatigue. In fact, many people who try WalkAide® experience immediate and substantial improvement in their walking ability, which increases their mobility, functionality, and overall independence.

WalkAide® uses advanced sensor technology to actually analyze the movement of the leg and foot. The system sends electrical signals to the peroneal nerve, which controls movement in the ankle and foot. These gentle electrical impulses activate the muscles to raise the foot at the appropriate time during the gait cycle. Although highly advanced, WalkAide® is surprisingly small and quite easy to use. It consists of a battery-operated, single-channel electrical stimulator, two electrodes, and electrode lead cable. WalkAide® is applied directly to your leg — not implanted underneath the skin — which means no surgery is involved. A cuff holds the system comfortably in place, and it can be worn discreetly under most clothing. With the WalkAide’s® patented Tilt Sensor technology, most users do not require additional external wiring or remote heel sensors.

For more information on the WalkAide® System please call Nolan Hayday - WalkAide Advisor - at (780) 452-5771 ext. 206 or Toll Free at 1-800-387-5053 ext. 206.