WalkAide FES

Everyday living
1

I know it’s a long shot but is anyone selling a WalkAide FES device?

These are so expensive and I would require two!!

I’ve had the initial trial with physiofunction and it does work for my drop foot but the prices WOW!!

2

You might get funding for an Odstock Medical FES. They also have an option for a 2 channel one to operate both your feet. I have tried the walkaid and fount the odstock one better. I am going to have to but mine because I cant get funding. It is about £1000 I think.

Moyna xxx

3

I get my Odstock FES on the NHS, so might be worth looking into this possibility first, before parting with your cash.

http://www.odstockmedical.com/products/odstock-2-channel-stimulator-kit

4

Thank you very much Moyna for your advice. I was initially thinking walkaid as they are wireless but I’m going to look into the Odstock FES especially if they do a 2 channel one.

Anyone else got experience or advice on FES machines please.

Lorna

5

Thanks for your reply. I am awaiting an NHS appt such a long wait I got a bit impatient and had a private appt with physio function but the machines are so expensive. I’ll just wait till the NHS appt I I know they work now so I’ll keep my fingers crossed for funding.

6

I don’t want to sound like a salesman for Odstock, but they do a wireless version and a dual channel model, which might suit you better. I got referred by my GP and things moved quite quickly, although that was thirteen years ago.

I hope your patience is rewarded.

7

Thanks very much, I got referred for a nhs FES assessment in Oct and told it could possibly be end of April/May but I’ll sit tight and wait patiently as going down the private route is far too expensive! Hey if Odstock are looking for salesmen get yourself in there :wink: