alliaThe new type of walking boot that enhances protection and recovery to improve difficulties during post ankle surgery.

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alking Boot

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A walking boot is widely worn

during post surgery. It is used

to stabilize the ankle and foot to

help prevent re-injury.

Ankle injury

Causes- A fall that twists the ankle.

- Landing awkwardly after a jump.

- Walking on an uneven surface.

23,000 people injure their ankle everyday in the United States. (www.clevelandclinic.org)

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BootSoft-good is too thick and bulky. Velcro tapes are time consuming.

UprightThe weight is heavy which make patients easily get exhausted.

RockerThe height is higher than the other foot which makes patients to walk on uneven surface and gives pain to knees and hip bone. The heavy weight makes patients get used to limping.

Parts / Problems

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Patients need 2 different kinds of ankle braces during

rehabilitation, one to be immobilized, and the other to

articulate movement.

Patients get used to the bad habit of walking incorrectly due to being

in a cast for a long time.

Adjustable hinge to helpfind the natural walking position

Adjustable compressionfor control of articulation

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InsightDesign Criteria

It is extremely hard and painful to walk on uneven ground.

The heavy weight of an ankle brace makes patients to be

exhausted easily.

Even ground level to avoidlimping and allow comfort

Lighter and less material

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EVA material rocker.Same height with averageheight of athletic shoes.

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Tension lever

Rom hinge system

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