Air Balance
Mobility aid for post-ankle surgery patients, enhancing stability during non-weight-bearing conditions
User Experience | Concept Development | ID | Prototyping
The most fearful moment when I meet stairs.
- Choi Eunsoi -
The number of patients of ankle surgery 2021 forecast.
Cast duration after ankle surgery : 1 ~ 6 weeks
Post-ankle surgery patients on crutches, unable to bear weight, need an extra balancing aid to avoid the risk of losing balance and secondary injuries."
Enhancing the stability
Transitioning from 3 point to 4 point gait
3 point Gait
4 point Gait
The Air Balance acts as a non-weight-bearing leg substitute, facilitating a secure 4 point gait. As the safest crutch walking technique, it boosts stability by expanding the range of motion.
Achieving Body Balance without Weight on the Injured Foot
Air Balance aligns both feet by providing space equal to the uninjured foot’s shoe stack height, ensuring a horizontal pelvic position and maintaining overall body balance. Users can stand or walk without placing direct weight on the injured foot.
Adapting Weight Bearing to Recovery Progress
Thank you
Younghye Hwang
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