Electronic foot-drop cuff (FES)
The electronic foot-drop cuff is a wireless functional electrical stimulation (FES) system that sends targeted electrical impulses to the foot-lifting muscles (ankle dorsiflexors) of the affected leg. This triggers and supports active lifting of the foot while walking.
Studies in children with spastic cerebral palsy show that the stimulation improves active foot lifting, strength and balance. In many cases, the system is a sensible alternative or complement to conventional orthoses.
In our therapy we use the electronic foot-drop cuff both to support walking and as a training method. Through repeated activation of the muscles, foot-lifting function can be trained and strengthened in a targeted way.
Our goal is to enable children with foot drop to use the system in everyday life over the long term. This is intended to make movement sequences easier and to promote independence. The system is individually adapted to your child's needs and integrated in a targeted way into everyday therapy.