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My only experience was listening to a speaker who was part of the design team talk with our Minnesota Neuropathy Association in July of 2017. Here are my notes from the meeting:
“Walkasins Helped Me Walk Again” — Report from a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Dr Lars Oddsson, who first spoke to us in January 2016 shared the story about Walkasins, the first wearable sensory prosthesis to help balance and mobility in individuals with peripheral neuropathy. Sole inserts measure foot pressure and gentle tactile vibrations provide balance cues around the lower leg.
More information is available on their website: http://rxfunction.com/
John
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John,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I’ve read everything they have on their website. They did a clinical trial a couple of years ago involving 87 people at locations at U. of MN., Harvard, John’s Hopkins, and Baylor. Most experienced some improvement. They’ve submitted to FDA but not yet been approved. I plan to ask my neurologist about it in July. If you learn any more, please let me know, and I’ll do the same. Thanks again,
Tom