Agilik™ Smart Orthosis
The Agilik™ Smart Orthosis: A New Era in Mobility Assistance
At The Orthotics Clinic, we are always looking for innovative solutions to improve the lives of our patients. We are excited to introduce the Agilik™ smart orthosis, a groundbreaking device designed by Bionic Power to assist individuals with gait disorders. This innovative orthosis offers dynamic support and resistance, helping patients stand taller, walk stronger, and maintain greater independence.
Agilik™ Smart Orthosis: Gait Rehabilitation in Birmingham
The Agilik™ is a revolutionary, non-invasive mobility aid designed to transform the lives of children and adults living with crouch gait. As a leading private orthotics Birmingham specialist, The Orthotics Clinic is proud to be one of the few providers in the UK offering this life-changing technology.
Unlike traditional exoskeletons, Agilik™ does not hold the user up or walk for them. Instead, it works in harmony with the wearer's movements, providing real-time assistance for knee flexion and extension during the gait cycle.
The device is lightweight, customisable, and integrates seamlessly with a knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) to create a personalised system. It is suitable for patients aged five and older and can be used in various settings, including clinics, homes, and communities.
How Does Agilik™ Work?
Many patients with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, or Polio struggle with knee extension during the stance phase of walking. While a standard orthotist near me might suggest a traditional rigid KAFO, the Agilik smart orthosis uses a powered motor to assist with knee extension. This active assistance helps retrain the brain and muscles, improving posture and reducing the energy required to walk.
Key Benefits of the Agilik™ Smart Orthosis
Personalized Support
The Agilik™ is tailored to each user's specific needs, providing dynamic assistance and resistance as required.
Therapeutic Benefits
It helps build muscle strength, improve range of motion, and enhance walking efficiency over time.
Increased Endurance
By reducing energy expenditure, users can walk longer distances with greater ease
Long-Term Adaptability
The Agilik™ can be easily adjusted and updated to accommodate growth and gait changes, making it suitable for growing children
Reduced Compensatory Movements
By providing dynamic support, the Agilik™ minimizes compensatory movements, reducing the risk of secondary complications
Real-Time Adaptability
Unlike traditional orthotics, the Agilik™ responds in real-time to the user's movement, offering smart support when needed.
Improved Posture
The Agilik™ assists in reducing crouch gait, promoting a more upright posture and reducing fatigue
Enhanced Mobility
The device improves stance phase stability and swing phase clearance, enabling users to navigate various terrains more confidently
Neuroplasticity Training
The Agilik™ supports neuroplasticity by reinforcing new gait patterns, potentially leading to lasting improvements even after the device is removed
Enhanced Quality of Life
The Agilik™ improves overall mobility and independence, allowing users to participate more fully in daily activities and maintain a higher quality of life
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Agilik Smart Orthosis, patients need to meet the following criteria:
- The Agilik is designed for individuals aged 5 years and older
- The device supports patients across a wide weight range of 20 kg to 125 kg
- Patients must have a physical need for the Agilik, as determined by a doctor or orthotist
- The Agilik is suitable for individuals with conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and other knee-extension-deficiency disorders
- Patients experiencing knee instability in the sagittal plane during the stance phase of their gait cycle may benefit from the Agilik
Why Choose the Agilik at Our Orthotic Clinic?
- Bespoke Orthotics Near Me: Each Agilik is custom-tuned to the patient's specific gait cycle.
- Lightweight & Smart: At only 550g, it features "In-App" technology to track progress and range of motion.
- A Private Alternative: We offer the Agilik as part of our private orthotics range for those seeking faster access to cutting-edge custom orthotics UK wide.