The Foot-Walker with accessories

Optional with accessories HG-Handgriffe (hand grips) or KS-Kippschutz (anti-tip protection).

Features Foot-Walker
Foot-Walker Classifikation

Fitting

When fittings become complicated and time consuming, it can lead to compromises being made at the cost of the patient. With this in mind, our Leicht-Walker and Foot-Walker podium were designed (and patented) so that all adjustments can be made on-site without having to take the patient out of the orthosis.
Vertical axis adjustment in four directions without dismantling unit.

Primary or secondary deformities can bring about shifts in the body´s center of gravity, which can be compensated for by repositioning the alignment plate.

After loosening 4 lock nuts, the alignment plate can slide on the base plate.

Individual adjustment of stride length without dismantling the unit.

Some patients experience unwanted differences in stride length, which can be overcome using the individual stride length adjustment.

After loosening the clamp screws on the guide assembly, the stride length can be adjusted using the set screws.

Simple step width adjustment without dismantling the unit.

To optimize walking and stability it is imperative that the correct distance between the footplates be adjusted to your patient.

Lesser distance between the footplates eases initiation of the step. Greater distance increases stance stability, however, reduces step length.

The foot plates are easily moved closer together or further apart via the threaded spindle on the guide assembly. Subsequent adjustment of the damper unit keeps the feet parallel.

Versatile

Body shell is easily detached to ease donning while lying down.

The ability to separate the body shell from the Leicht-Walker or FootWalker makes donning of the orthosis much easier and allows the shell to be used separately if necessary.

After opening grips on the connecting plate and superstructure, the body shell can be removed.

Connecting plate is compatible with the Stehbrett Standing Platform.

E.g. A Stehbrett Standing Platform can be used to stand the patient during the period preceding walking, or as an alternating option.

After opening the grip on the connecting plate and the upright screw on the superstructure, the body shell together with the superstructure can be transferred to the Stehbrett Standing Platform.

Can be adapted to the next biggest standing and walking unit.

With patients who are still growing, it can be necessary to change to a larger walking or standing unit.

After opening grips on the connecting plate and superstructure, the body shell can be adapted to the next size walking unit.

A podium walking unit must be easily and accurately adjustable. It needs to be adaptable in order to meet patient needs today as well as tomorrow. It must be safe and remain 100% functional throughout its lifetime. A podium must be durable enough to withstand careless handling and transport, and naturally, it shouldn’t produce any loud noises.

Podium Leicht-Walker
Ortho-Systems 2016
Foot-Walker
Ortho-Systems
Swivel * Kippschwungplatte *

Lateral displacement of the body shell

(center of gravity shift)

yes

Precise adjustment without dismantling the unit or removing body shell.

yes

Precise adjustment without dismantling the unit or removing body shell.

yes

Precise adjustment without dismantling the unit or removing body shell.

very inconvenient

Body shell must be removed and reaffixed to the carbon base plate.
Weakening of carbon..

Anterior / posterior displacement of the body shell

(center of gravity shift)

yes

Precise adjustment without dismantling the unit or removing body shell.

yes

Precise adjustment without dismantling the unit or removing body shell.

yes

Precise adjustment without dismantling the unit or removing body shell.

very inconvenient

Body shell must be removed and reaffixed to the carbon base plate.
Weakening of carbon..

Stride width adjustment

Adjustment of tilt

yes

Precise, parallel counter movement without dismantling the unit.

yes

Precise, parallel counter movement without dismantling the unit.

limited

Only with simultaneous lateral shifting of the body shell. In increments of approx. 14mm.

limited

Only with simultaneous lateral shifting of the body shell. In increments of approx. 14mm.

Parallel alignment of foot plates

Adjustment of tilt

yes

Precise adjustment of pneumatic cylinder length without dismantling unit or removing body shell.

yes

Precise adjustment of pneumatic cylinder length without dismantling unit or removing body shell.

poor

After removal of pneumatic cylinder it can be shortened. Lengthening is not possible!

poor

After removal of pneumatic cylinder it can be shortened. Lengthening is not possible!

Stride length adjustment

yes

Feet individually adjustable without dismantling unit or removing body shell.

yes

Feet individually adjustable without dismantling unit or removing body shell.

yes

Feet individually adjustable without dismantling unit or removing body shell.

unknown

Treatment with pronounced hip abduction position

yes

Extra wide connecting plate on request
(no additional charge).

yes

Extra wide connecting plate on request
(no additional charge).

possible

Custom order if requested.

not possible

Body shell is affixed to carbon base plate.

For patients over 60kg

yes

yes

yes

only as custom order

Hand grips for patient

yes

as model Leicht-Walker-HG-

yes

as model Leicht-Walker-HG-

yes

option available

not offered

no information from manufacturer

Combinable with standing unit or next size podium

yes

Compatible connecting plate
(to which body shell is attached)

yes

Compatible connecting plate
(to which body shell is attached)

no

Body shell is affixed to alignment plate.

no

Body shell is affixed to base plate.

Minimal noise when walking

yes

Step length stops dampened by silent pneumatic cylinder.

yes

Step length stops dampened by silent pneumatic cylinder.

not acceptable

Loud step length stops.

yes

Step length stops dampened by silent pneumatic cylinder.
 

Height

Lower center of gravity increases stability

4,6 cm

Ground to top edge of base plate Model: Foot-Walker-ST-medium

4,6 cm

Ground to top edge of base plate Model: Foot-Walker-ST-medium

5,3 cm

Ground to top edge of base plate

4,7 cm

Ground to top edge of base plate

Durability

Functional reliability throughout lifetime

yes

Load bearing components are high-strength aluminum and steel. Connecting plate, alignment plate and feet are carbon.

yes

Load bearing components are high-strength aluminum and steel. Connecting plate, alignment plate and feet are carbon.

presumably

metal fabrication (no information from manufacturer)

no

Load bearing components are carbon = low impact resistance. (should be examined for damage if dropped)
 

Guarantee

24 months

see "unrivalled guarantee"

24 months

see "unrivalled guarantee"

6 months

no further information from manufacturer

6 months

no further information from manufacturer

Reusable
For the same or new patient

yes

after return for refurbishment (new 24 month guarantee)

yes

after return for refurbishment (new 24 month guarantee)

no

no information from manufacturer

no

no information from manufacturer

* The Swivel from the UK was developed in the 1970s. The Tilt-Swing-Plate (Kippschwungplatte) is made from carbon sheeting and came to market in 2011.
For comparison purposes a 143cm tall patient weighing 40kg with an axilla height of 112cm is assumed.

( green is good,   yellow is limited, red shouldn´t be )