SAEBOSTEP

  • Problem

    After a stroke, some patients experience drop foot, making walking difficult and increasing the risk of falls. They need an ankle brace that is secure yet easy to put on and remove with limited mobility.

  • Solution

    Design and develop an ankle brace that provides stable foot support, restricts excessive movement, and is user-friendly for patients with limited mobility, allowing for easy application and removal.

  • Inspiration

  • Initial Sketches/Renders

    Initial quick sketches and renders exploring the product’s form and function, created prior to and alongside the prototyping process

Make It

Progress of Prototypes.

  • Initial Prototype

  • Initial Prototype

  • Initial Prototype

  • Progress Prototype

  • Progress Prototype

Final Product SaeboStep

Client
Sabeo

Year
2020-2022

Reviews from SaeboStep Users

“I have been using a SaeboStep for my drop foot for over a year after much frustration and discomfort with a bulky AFO brace...The new brace is so easy to put on and adjust. It is very comfortable even without socks… The brace has given me more confidence in my walking and I highly recommend it.”

—Philip Z.

“I developed a drop foot a few months ago and not want any brace for vanity reasons. This was suggested by one of the therapists to normalize my gait… I love my SaeboStep. It’s comfortable and improves my ambulation. I wear it daily and feel better with it on…That has helped me and I would not give it back.

— Donna T.

“I was run over by a car 50 years ago and suffered a severe leg break and nerve damage. I can’t wear platform shoes because it will drag so I wear a home made 2 inch lift in my shoe. I’ve tried rx AFO that causes nothing but pain and circulation problems. This has given me a new spring in my step and walking confidence since I’m not dragging my toe anymore…I am very happy with this product.

— James L.

“This works!.. I had to give it a try. It works better & is better than any other traditional/standard plastic or metal in-store brace. Does the job with all the desired comfort…”

— Michele M.

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