User's Manual

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduction to your NESS L300
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Indications For Use
The NESS L300™ is intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion in individuals
with foot drop following an upper motor neuron injury or disease. During the
swing phase of gait, the NESS L300™ electrically stimulates muscles in
the affected leg to provide dorsiflexion of the foot; thus, it may improve the
individual’s gait. The NESS L300™ may also facilitate muscle re-education,
prevent/retard disused atrophy, maintain or increase joint range of motion
and increase local blood flow.
Advanced Technology in Rehabilitation
Central nervous system injuries often cause a gait disorder called "Foot
Drop" which is the inability to raise the foot while walking and therefore
results in dragging of the foot, instability and increased effort during gait.
The NESS L300™ is an advanced Neuroprosthesis designed to improve
gait in people suffering from foot drop as a result of a central nervous system
injury or disease.
The NESS L300™ system is comprised of an Electronic Orthosis, Foot
Sensor and Control Unit. These components communicate wirelessly, thus
enabling easy and comfortable use without cumbersome wires. The NESS
L300™ delivers electrical pulses to the Peroneal Nerve which controls
the movement of the calf muscles, causing them to raise the foot at the
appropriate phase of walking and therefore prevents foot drop.
The Orthosis can be used single handedly and its advanced ergonomic
design ensures constant and snug contact between the user's limb and its
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