What is it?
The Ness L300 is intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion in individuals with foot drop following an upper motor neuron injury or disease.

How does it work?
The Ness L300works during the swing phase of gait to electrically stimulate muscles in the affected leg to provide dorsiflexion of the foot, which may improve a patient’s walking pattern. The Ness L300 may also facilitate muscle re-education, prevent disuse atrophy, increase joint range of motion and increase local blood flow.

What types of people may benefit from this device?

• Stroke
• Brain Injury
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Cerebral Palsy
• Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries
• Patients with foot drop

To qualify, patients must be able to:

• Sit unsupported on a standard chair
• Tolerate a 30 minute therapy session
• Work on weight-bearing and pre-gait activities
• Have passive dorsiflexion to neutral or greater
• Be free of contraindications for electrotherapy (no pacemakers or defibrillators)
• Have closed toe shoes

HealthSouth Therapists: Stephanie Grigely PT, MS, DPT and Maureen Crowley PT were certified on the Bioness L300 in August of 2008

For more information on Bioness: www.bioness.com