what is this "walk aid"? does it improve the mind muscle connection to better our cp?

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/22/earlyshow/leisure/gamesgadgetsgizmos/main5180169.shtml?tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea

seems too good to be true, but if it is...anyone who can benefit and afford it, should be encouraged to get one! i don't sell them lol, so this is not an attempt to procure buyers!

do you have to always wear it for improvements to be seen or does it help with the overall improvement of movement even when not using it?

from the looks of it and from what the guy (or woman can't remember now) on the video says one wears it when the desired effect is required. as to long term benefits without it, have no idea.

You are talking about www.Bioness.com. A friend of mine wrote a post about it on here. Yes you can make a appointment to see if its a benefit for you. Just go to the site and you'll see where you can go in your area to try it out. Just type in your zip code and it'll come up.

i made an appointment to try it out i have heard wonders from friends. There is downsides though like you cant shower with it, drive with it, or sleep with it. Maybe some day they will invent one that can be used regularly. Im unsure if it strengths the muscle at all or if it just temporarily relaxes the muscle while your using it. I would like to ask more questions to the girl that was on cbs.

yea kp0988, that is exactly what i mean, the girl on cbs looks like a complete turn around, back snow boarding and all... hmmm, if it allows you to lift your foot, exactly how does it work for snow boarding?

on another note hope all is well with everyone...may today outshine all the yesterdays! and tomorrow even more radiant! hugs...

Yes I did a system actually better than walk aide. Its nothing short of amazing. The company gives you a free visit at a clinic near you to see if it will work for you.

I tried it, and yes you are allowed to try it in the clinic before making a decision. It did not work for me. If your muscles are too tight it can't work. Honestly though, i don't know that even if it worked for me I would have gotten it. It kind of hurt and I don't know why I would wnat to walk with something zapping me when I can walk now, with a walker but no pain. I have heard though that for some people it doesn't hurt so I do think that for the right person it could work wonders. The guy I saw said that out of 50 people that have tried it only 12 have actually been able to use it. If you think it can help you though, it's worth a shot.

awe fuck thats disappointing as hell cm. i was really looking forward to improving my leg.

chris.. don't let my experience discourage you from trying it. If you have pretty good range of motion in your ankle it can help. You might as well give it a shot and then at least you will know.. just don't get your hopes up. That was the worst part, having to tell my friends and family that it didn't work. If you try it, let me know how it goes.

cm did you ever try stretching out your ankle? i dotn have very good range of motion. i can press down but thats it. im stretching right now though.

Hey everyone, I'm the person who posted the original post about the walk aide. I was able to take my daughter Drew in the nearest facility to try out the unit and it was an amazing experience. She was the youngest who has tried it and worked. The unit itself also has a exercise mode that will stimulate your calf muscles as well as the drop foot. When we were trying out the unit she wasn't wearing her DAFO braces and was able to maintain a flat foot contact to the floor. We only used it on her right leg though. Although it is an amazing unit to have and use-it's not for everyone with CP especially if you have seizures its not recommended. Good Luck to all. It's really worth looking into and trying it out that way you won't have the "what if" on your mind.

I agree, I am really glad it worked for your daughter it is a pretty amazing peice of technology if you have just the right circumstances. I am glad that I tried it even though it didn't work because now i know.