Patrick on XOS Brace: Interview and Demonstration

Patrick sustained an injury to his spine 23 years ago which resulted in paralysis in the lower half of his body. Since then, he has worn traditional braces and used crutches to walk. Rubbing of the braces against his skin frequently caused abrasions and the stiffness of the plate inside his shoe didn't allow any flexion of his foot when walking up/down stairs and inclines.He said they were heavy and he fatigued easily whenever he tried to walk at a faster pace. Patrick was hesitant to try the XOS at first because he thought it might not provide the stability he needed. He was excited to find that not only did it allow him to move in a more natural manner, it also provided energy and flex in every step! Now he can walk up and down stairs with ease, walk smoothy and change speeds with ease, and can't wait to try it out and continue training at home. Patricks's short-term goal is to walk with a single cane instead of two crutches, and then he wants to run!
The XOS is a unique, patented brace system, which includes a carbon fiber plate that is inserted and directly attached within the sole of the wearer’s shoe to provide unparalleled comfort and energy in every step! This system has been successfully fit on patients with partial foot amputations, foot drop, paralysis and various other injuries/conditions.