Heavy Legs? Keep Walking on Your Own.
Walk Assist
What it is
A light, mechanical lift for your leg. The patented Momentum Strap runs from a waist belt to a knee holder and helps your leg come up on every step, so walking takes less out of you and your foot clears the ground. No motor, no battery, no charging. About 0.5 lb and worn under your clothes. Built by an engineer for his wife's mom.
Newly approved for Walk Assist.
Got an HSA or FSA through your job or health plan? Walk Assist is covered by it. Use those pre-tax dollars toward walking on your own.
What it does
- Lighter legs. Every step takes less effort.
- No more dragging feet. Your foot clears the ground.
- Help when you need it. Turn it up on hard days, down on good ones (11 to 44 lb per leg).
- Sit or drive in it. Release it, then tighten it when you stand up.
- Discreet look. Nobody has to know.
Lighter legs start at the hip
Your knee isn't what lifts your leg. The hip flexor does. When it gets tired, every step gets heavier. Walk Assist gives it help right where the lift happens.
The Momentum Strap helps lift your leg on every step, so each one takes less effort.
Your foot clears the ground instead of dragging. Fuller steps, less shuffle.
Support on the lift is the part that matters most on a step up.
Help on every lift, so the store or the walk around the block takes less out of you.
Your errands, your plans, your own legs. You're still the one doing the walking.
Low profile, worn under your clothes. About 0.5 lb, so you forget it's there.
Walk Assist is a mechanical walking aid. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, or to replace medical care.
Get Walk Assist: From $99Engineered.
Not motorized.
Light enough that you forget it's there.
Pounds of adjustable help per leg. More on hard days, less on good ones.
Motors, batteries, apps or chargers.
What's in the system
Keeps the system in place as you move.
Patented. Runs down the front of your thigh and helps lift your leg.
The anchor point. This is not a knee brace.
Why your steps get shorter
The "balance problem" is really a lift problem.
They kept walking
Real Walk Assist wearers, in their own words. Tap to play.
Q & A
Is Walk Assist a knee brace?
No. The knee component is a holder within a waist-to-knee mechanical assistance system. The Momentum Strap runs down the front of the thigh to support leg movement.
Does it use a motor or battery?
No. Walk Assist is fully mechanical. There is no motor, battery, charging, app, or software.
Should I choose one or two?
Choose one for single-leg support. Choose two for a both-leg setup. The right choice depends on your condition and how you plan to use the system.
Can I wear it under clothes?
Yes. Walk Assist has a low-profile design and can be worn under everyday clothing for a more discreet look.
Can I sit or drive while wearing it?
Yes, you can sit, drive and feel comfortable while wearing Walk Assist. The assistance can also be easily released, then adjusted again when you are ready to walk.
How do I adjust the amount of support?
Start with a gentle setting, walk a few steps, and make small strap adjustments until the assistance feels comfortable. Stop using it if you experience pain or skin irritation.
Can I pay with my FSA or HSA?
Yes. Walk Assist is FSA/HSA eligible.
Reviews
I wasn't ready for a big mobility device. My daughter showed me this, and I barely feel it on my leg. I put it on and can just get on with my day.
I wanted support without something bulky or electric. This is the kind of simple setup I was looking for.
My legs were getting tired so quickly. With Walk Assist, I could feel the support when I lifted my leg. Now I feel like I can keep going.
I still do the walking myself, but the added support gives me more confidence.
No charging and no complicated setup beyond adjusting it. Once I'm moving, it feels natural.
I liked that it uses simple mechanics instead of electronics. It fits into everyday life better than I expected.