Innovative Neurotronics, Inc, Austin, the development and commercialization subsidiary of Hanger Orthopedic Group, Bethesda, MD, launched its Bi-Flex Cuff enhancement to its neuromuscular stimulation device,  the WalkAide, an intelligent functional electrical stimulation system that restores mobility to people who suffer from a form of lower leg paralysis known as foot drop due to stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and incomplete spinal cord injury. 

The cuff is designed to maximize the functionality and precision of the patented WalkAide tilt accelerometer, the Bi-Flex Cuff promotes multidirectional mobility and a natural gait pattern — an essential component of central nervous system retraining and recovery.  

The new electrode locators help ensure precise placement resulting in a more consistent and accurate delivery of electrical impulses to lift the patient’s foot at the appropriate time in his or her   walking cycle, something WalkAide patients cannot do for themselves. This new feature helps patients achieve the same optimal results at home as when their practitioners position the WalkAide in a clinical setting.

Additional features of the Bi-Flex Cuff include improved aesthetics, a new latch attachment system, a unique dual durometer construction (rigid side to ease one-handed donning / doffing, soft side to conform to the leg for total electrode contact), and a vented design that allows for increased air circulation and better breathability.

The Bi-Flex Cuff is now a standard feature of the WalkAide.