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by fattless
1536 days ago
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Fair, but I think this is tackling a different issue. Pasting something I typed earlier. Ive recently had ACL surgery, and you essentially have to learn how to walk all over again, not to mention the pain and how little weight you can put onto it at first. In order to properly walk and run again, I used a treadmill with essentially a large bag on it which inflated, lifting you slightly. This put less weight on your legs, allowing you to walk and run with proper form and speed up recovery, it was crucial for me learning to run again. (It was an AlterG device btw) So this device can serve a similar purpose, it is addressing how people walk instead of general mobility. As the article states, its used on a treadmill, and it seems to only be trying to get these people walking However I understand your perspective, and sympathize. My mom has MS and has many of the same fears. We have found some ways to work around it. Maybe its just my dad being crafty, but some simple bars near ramps/high risk areas have seemed to help. |
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Yes, you are right, and my brother did install such things near loos and steps. Trouble is it gets to the point where you can't fix up such things everywhere, and you can't physically support loved one, like doorways. I don't know what an answer could be - an exoskeleton?
Anyway, best wishes to you and your mom.