Features and Benefits: Lightweight Durable Easily adjustable Can be worn over or under clothing as it attaches to shoelaces, therefore no special footwear is required Can be used on either the left or right leg or bilateral Available in 3 sizes – small, medium and large in left, right and bilateral options Recommended For: The HFAD may be beneficial to patients who: Have hip flexor, knee flexor or ankle dorsiflexor weakness Drag the weaker leg with compensat ory movements (such as hip hiking, circumduction of the affec ted leg or vaulting off the contralateral foot) Have tried to use ankle foot orthoses (AFO’s) to compensate for foot drop, but still struggle to walk due to hip and knee flexor weakness
