Looks amazing. The only problem is that it is visible. I would like to have the same but inside the shoe and with front panel for knee support like in ottobock.
Hiya! I have just been really busy with other things lately, but it was just the other day I thought about ading some new stuff. I will do within the next few days. Thanks for the nice words!
Hello Gianluca, I just acquired the turbomed xterns, insurance paid for them with a prescription. Online research at myjafo.com shows the cover with one brace 945$. I have bilateral footdrop, these Turbomeds are AMAZING! I can walk again! Had them 2 weeks and the difference is astonishing! Good Luck!
Hello, Thanks for videos! I have a couple of questions. What is strapped below your knee? Is it support or the electrical stimulator? I have bilateral footdrop and have the carbon braces like ottobock. I totally agree with you on don't feel safe(balance) because of rigidity. I can walk on flat surface fine but that is all. Before this condition I did more than walk! I checked out your videos on step smart and turbomed. I liked both by the visual. I have an appointment in a week with orthotics place for the turbomed xtern. I need the Xtra movement like I saw you demonstrate. Which do you prefer in your daily routines? Thanks again!
Hi - Strapped below my knee is the support, I do not use any electrical devices as they have no effect on me. I use the standard NHS afo for daily routine, and sometimes with some sports I use the Turbomed as it gives me that extra movement and with it being outside my footwear causes me less irritation. Hope this helps!
@@walkingwithwes6516 Thank you so much for responding! I don't have Facebook, may get my wife to check that out for me. I've had the condition for some time but did not realize until tripping and falling started to get more frequent. I've always been athletic and physical with everyday life. Having to really concentrate on just walking(ok left foot goes there,right foot there,oh lift your leg a little higher that grass will make you go down!)you know all this I'm sure. The toe off brace I thought woohoo I can walk! As we know that is it! If you hit an uneven or wet surface and slip it is hard to stay upright because of no movement of the brace. I was diagnosed 3/2018. I will lose my place of employment because of the physical requirements needed to perform that I can no longer accomplish. I found your videos the other day and WOW! Hope is achievable! The neurologist and neurosurgeons have no hope. Stimulators have no use on me either. I havent seen the one you take out of your shoe I will check it out. Thank you for your time and reading/listening to me get lengthy. People who can walk normal do not understand. My name is Ty. Keep up what I call the EXCELLENT work!
Hi Wes, Great video! One question: Does the attachment point on top of the shoe cause any pressure on the top of your foot? The surgery I had messed a lot of the nerves in my foot and added pressure may be uncomfortable for me. Thanks!
Hello Wes just wondering if you can give me an idea of which NHS brace you use. Just started a job and want to be as discreet as possible but also be able to walk long distances and at a fast pace around the office and building. Also do you think turbomed is a better choice. Thank you sir!
Hi Wes, thanks for the great video. While reading the comments I got curious as to why you only use Turbomed for some sports and use the standard NHS one for your day to day life. What's the reason for not using this apparently amazing device all the time?
Hey good question! It's because I only had teh standard for so many years I guess i adapted to it. The Turbomed is good, but sometimes I find after prolonged use that my ankle get sore as its not as rigid to provide the stability I need in that area.
@@walkingwithwes6516 hi i have had foot drop for 3 years and have been wearing the blue rocker but its a problem because it digs into my foot. Im getting ready to attempt to switch to the turbomed however you're saying its not very stable for the ankle? Which is one of my main issues i also have extreme inversion of my foot. Do you think the other one mentioned may be better and what was it called? Thank you!
Hi Wes, really appreciate the videos. I'm thinking about getting a Turbomed but my leg is totally paralyzed below the knee (so in addition to foot drop I have no plantar flexion either). I currently use a brace similar to the Ottobock which I use for running but it tears up my heel and shoes in the process. Do you think the Turbomed would work well for someone like myself who needs a brace for plantar flexion as well as a foot drop?
Hi Ian I wouldn't want to say which one would work better for you because it's about trial and error in finding the right one for the right purpose. Good luck!
Hey Wes I'm 19 and just got in a severe car accident and shattered my pelvis 3 months ago and have now got foot drop and and only push down has been doing research on the s3000 and was wondering how well it really works and how much stability you have two left and right I would really appreciate it if you could get back to me thank you
Hiya Jared - I really like the Turbomed, and find it one of the most comfortable to wear as it does not go in the inside of your shoe, therefore allowing your foot to "breathe". However, depending on the strength of your ankle, you may need an ankle stabiliser too.
I get mine next wk! Newly diagnosed with l5 ridiculopathy and have lost function of dosiflexion of right ankle. You look to be moving well with it. Thanks
@@tejas-ul2pn it's works well for me. I use it for work mostly, or if I'm going to be doing alot of walking. Sometimes people ask what it's for, I just smirk and tell them it allows me to run and jump higher lol. Because of my low back and nerve impingement, I avoid jumping activities as it puts strain on my L5-S1 joint. It works great with easy hiking trails, biking, and daily ADL's. It's not as hidden as a insert/shoe drop brace, so mentally wearing it arround, you fell a bit self conscious, but that faded for me a while ago.
@@outofthebox5441 thanks for the response I have neuropathy in both legs resulting in foot drop , I am going to receive it this week. Let’s hope i will be able to walk 😊
Thanks WES I had a injury in the US but I live in Manchester so trying to get the ottobocks you have on NHS. I was hoping to talk to my GP but so far no luck.
Hi Wes, I'm subscribed to you here on YT and also a member (AB Cee) of your group on FB. I've been using the Step Smart for the last 5-6 years and it's the 'best' one I have tried so far. I've just (today) heard about this Turbomed brace from the FB group. How does this brace compare to the Step Smart is terms of movement/ gait? Your dorsiflexion looks SO regular. My only gripe about this brace from watching the clip is it's bulky frame that is not 'invisible', which is important to me. Thanks in advance!
Hi! Yes I totally agree with you about the visibility of the Turbomed however it serves it purpose well for me with the activities I do and allows more comfort and maneuverability. I cannot compare the two for you as you will really need to try both for yourself. Good luck!
@@walkingwithwes6516 Hi there I got my turbomed fitted by an orthotist last week. It's great I have so much more comfort and stability over uneven ground. If it wasn't for this video I probably wouldn't have looked into it. Thanks a million!
$1,500 USD for a pair in Arizona as of May 2018. Not covered by my med insurance. Unfortunately, 1.5K is out of financial league. Anybody know where I can find a lower priced pair?
Looks amazing. The only problem is that it is visible. I would like to have the same but inside the shoe and with front panel for knee support like in ottobock.
Thanks Wes. Let us know what is going on with you. WE NEED MORE VIDEOS.
Hiya! I have just been really busy with other things lately, but it was just the other day I thought about ading some new stuff. I will do within the next few days. Thanks for the nice words!
Hi Wes, thank you for the time you put into showing us this - I appreciate it! How much does the Trubomed cost? Do you know? Thanks again!
Hello Gianluca, I just acquired the turbomed xterns, insurance paid for them with a prescription. Online research at myjafo.com shows the cover with one brace 945$. I have bilateral footdrop, these Turbomeds are AMAZING! I can walk again! Had them 2 weeks and the difference is astonishing! Good Luck!
Hi - you can enquire about purchasing one and costs from their website - turbomedorthotics.com/
Getting mine today😊
Does it help keep the knee stable and not snapping backwards
It doesn't help or support your knee, it's for your ankle.
Hello, Thanks for videos! I have a couple of questions. What is strapped below your knee? Is it support or the electrical stimulator? I have bilateral footdrop and have the carbon braces like ottobock. I totally agree with you on don't feel safe(balance) because of rigidity. I can walk on flat surface fine but that is all. Before this condition I did more than walk! I checked out your videos on step smart and turbomed. I liked both by the visual. I have an appointment in a week with orthotics place for the turbomed xtern. I need the Xtra movement like I saw you demonstrate. Which do you prefer in your daily routines? Thanks again!
Hi - Strapped below my knee is the support, I do not use any electrical devices as they have no effect on me. I use the standard NHS afo for daily routine, and sometimes with some sports I use the Turbomed as it gives me that extra movement and with it being outside my footwear causes me less irritation. Hope this helps!
@@walkingwithwes6516 Thank you so much for responding! I don't have Facebook, may get my wife to check that out for me. I've had the condition for some time but did not realize until tripping and falling started to get more frequent. I've always been athletic and physical with everyday life. Having to really concentrate on just walking(ok left foot goes there,right foot there,oh lift your leg a little higher that grass will make you go down!)you know all this I'm sure. The toe off brace I thought woohoo I can walk! As we know that is it! If you hit an uneven or wet surface and slip it is hard to stay upright because of no movement of the brace. I was diagnosed 3/2018. I will lose my place of employment because of the physical requirements needed to perform that I can no longer accomplish. I found your videos the other day and WOW! Hope is achievable! The neurologist and neurosurgeons have no hope. Stimulators have no use on me either. I havent seen the one you take out of your shoe I will check it out. Thank you for your time and reading/listening to me get lengthy. People who can walk normal do not understand. My name is Ty. Keep up what I call the EXCELLENT work!
Hi Wes,
Great video! One question: Does the attachment point on top of the shoe cause any pressure on the top of your foot? The surgery I had messed a lot of the nerves in my foot and added pressure may be uncomfortable for me.
Thanks!
Hi Jim, I don't recall feeling any pressure on the top of my foot.
Hey what do you prefer
Turbomed brace or Ottoback brace for foot drop
Definitely the Turbomed over the Ottoback.
Hello Wes just wondering if you can give me an idea of which NHS brace you use. Just started a job and want to be as discreet as possible but also be able to walk long distances and at a fast pace around the office and building. Also do you think turbomed is a better choice. Thank you sir!
Hello, just type in google images "plastic afo" and you will see images of the nhs one like mine.
Walking with WES awesome will do! Thank you and continued great health!
I GOT 1 FOR MY LEFT LEG FOOT DROP.....THE ONLY DEVICE THAT WORKS FOR ME
Hi Wes, thanks for the great video. While reading the comments I got curious as to why you only use Turbomed for some sports and use the standard NHS one for your day to day life. What's the reason for not using this apparently amazing device all the time?
Hey good question! It's because I only had teh standard for so many years I guess i adapted to it. The Turbomed is good, but sometimes I find after prolonged use that my ankle get sore as its not as rigid to provide the stability I need in that area.
@@walkingwithwes6516 hi i have had foot drop for 3 years and have been wearing the blue rocker but its a problem because it digs into my foot. Im getting ready to attempt to switch to the turbomed however you're saying its not very stable for the ankle? Which is one of my main issues i also have extreme inversion of my foot. Do you think the other one mentioned may be better and what was it called? Thank you!
@@amora5085 I really couldn't say, you must try for yourself as what may suit me might not be good for you.
Wes could you tell me where I can get one of these braces please , have tried sending emails but they keep bouncing back
Hi @Sally Sharp try their website or facebook page
Hi Wes, really appreciate the videos. I'm thinking about getting a Turbomed but my leg is totally paralyzed below the knee (so in addition to foot drop I have no plantar flexion either). I currently use a brace similar to the Ottobock which I use for running but it tears up my heel and shoes in the process. Do you think the Turbomed would work well for someone like myself who needs a brace for plantar flexion as well as a foot drop?
Hi Ian I wouldn't want to say which one would work better for you because it's about trial and error in finding the right one for the right purpose. Good luck!
Which ottobock one are you referring to?
Hey Wes I'm 19 and just got in a severe car accident and shattered my pelvis 3 months ago and have now got foot drop and and only push down has been doing research on the s3000 and was wondering how well it really works and how much stability you have two left and right I would really appreciate it if you could get back to me thank you
Hiya Jared - I really like the Turbomed, and find it one of the most comfortable to wear as it does not go in the inside of your shoe, therefore allowing your foot to "breathe". However, depending on the strength of your ankle, you may need an ankle stabiliser too.
Thank you so much for the reply
So, after 3 years, what you think?
Hey I still think it's an awesome brace, but I don't wear it often, as I prefer to wear a concealed one.
@@walkingwithwes6516 concealed like inside your shoe?
@@Ten13alpha Yes, take a look at some of my other videos.
I get mine next wk! Newly diagnosed with l5 ridiculopathy and have lost function of dosiflexion of right ankle. You look to be moving well with it. Thanks
Hey hope it works for you! Never give up my friend
@@walkingwithwes6516 definitely a life shocker but managing well! There's always a up side to things.
@mathew Gutierrez how’s it working for you ??
Please advice
@@tejas-ul2pn it's works well for me. I use it for work mostly, or if I'm going to be doing alot of walking. Sometimes people ask what it's for, I just smirk and tell them it allows me to run and jump higher lol. Because of my low back and nerve impingement, I avoid jumping activities as it puts strain on my L5-S1 joint. It works great with easy hiking trails, biking, and daily ADL's. It's not as hidden as a insert/shoe drop brace, so mentally wearing it arround, you fell a bit self conscious, but that faded for me a while ago.
@@outofthebox5441 thanks for the response
I have neuropathy in both legs resulting in foot drop , I am going to receive it this week.
Let’s hope i will be able to walk 😊
This is very valuable video Wee where would I be able to het this? Do I speak with my GP? Any suggestions how to go about it please.
Hi Gold Brick - are you in Uk or USA? I would suggest going to their website to start with turbomedorthotics.com/
Thanks WES I had a injury in the US but I live in Manchester so trying to get the ottobocks you have on NHS. I was hoping to talk to my GP but so far no luck.
Hey great to hear from another Northerner! Let me know if you have any luck.
Gold Brick Hi , do you live in Manchester?
Cause I live and i need your advises to get them ! I don’t know what am I suppose to do !
Hii I'm from India and I want it so how can I get it please help
Hi Wes, I'm subscribed to you here on YT and also a member (AB Cee) of your group on FB. I've been using the Step Smart for the last 5-6 years and it's the 'best' one I have tried so far. I've just (today) heard about this Turbomed brace from the FB group. How does this brace compare to the Step Smart is terms of movement/ gait? Your dorsiflexion looks SO regular. My only gripe about this brace from watching the clip is it's bulky frame that is not 'invisible', which is important to me. Thanks in advance!
Hi! Yes I totally agree with you about the visibility of the Turbomed however it serves it purpose well for me with the activities I do and allows more comfort and maneuverability. I cannot compare the two for you as you will really need to try both for yourself. Good luck!
O.k. I'll probably purchase it at some point to try out. Thanks!
What is your main problem in a foot
Can you push down you foot? I have foot drop also but my strength in pushing my foot down is minimal.
Do you like the turbomed over the step smart?
Yes
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Is this a available in the UK?
turbomedorthotics.com/
@@walkingwithwes6516 thanks man appreciate it I think I'm gonna order one to try out.
@@archiepreston6503 Glad I could help!
@@walkingwithwes6516 Hi there I got my turbomed fitted by an orthotist last week. It's great I have so much more comfort and stability over uneven ground. If it wasn't for this video I probably wouldn't have looked into it. Thanks a million!
@@archiepreston6503 Thanks! Glad I could help :)
What is the price of this brace?
The price can vary - you need to get in touch with them via their website.
$1,500 USD for a pair in Arizona as of May 2018. Not covered by my med insurance. Unfortunately, 1.5K is out of financial league. Anybody know where I can find a lower priced pair?
And probably made in China for $10