Stance control knee brace: FreeWalk

Imagine walking with a straight leg, unable to bend the knee because of a brace—or maybe that experience is all too real for you. For people with isolated quadricep weakness, polio, post-polio, multiple sclerosis, unilateral paralysis, incomplete spinal cord injury and some traumas, stance control orthoses offer new options to explore with your orthotist.

FreeWalk is a lightweight alternative to a traditional knee brace. It switches between a locked and an unlocked knee joint at the appropriate time to help keep you stable. In addition, a more natural motion makes it easy to add a few steps to your day without adding fatigue.

The best way to find out more about the FreeWalk is to talk to your Orthotist. If it may improve your walking ability, your Orthotist can work with their Ottobock Sales Representative and set up an appointment for you to “test walk” a FreeWalk in the office so you can get a better sense of the difference it can make for you.