Central nervous system injuries often cause a gait disorder called "Foot
Drop" which is the inability to raise the foot while walking and therefore
results in dragging of the foot, instability and increased effort during gait.
The NESS L300 is designed to improve gait in people suffering from foot
drop as a result of a central nervous system injury or disease.
The NESS L300 system is comprised of an Electronic Orthosis, Foot Sensor and
Control Unit. These components communicate wirelessly, thus enabling easy and
comfortable use without cumbersome wires. The NESS L300 delivers electrical
pulses to the Peroneal Nerve which controls the movement of the calf muscles,
causing them to raise the foot at the appropriate phase of walking and therefore
prevents foot drop.