A new brace called the HFAO was designed by Geauga Rehabilitation Engineering (G.R.E. O&P) to help patients improve their gait.

 

The orthosis consists of a waist band that connects to the foot using two carefully calibrated elastic bands.

 

The Hip Flexion Assist Orthosis (HFAO) is meant to help lift your leg when you walk.

 

*  Lightweight, durable, and easily adjustable

 

*  Assists a wearer to lift their leg and make walking easier

 

*  Attaches to your shoelaces so no special footwear is required

 

* Walking training with a physical therapist is strongly recommended after getting the orthosis.  It also may be worn under or over clothing.

 

This device is not recommended for people with back pain, open abdominal wounds, feeding tubes, or any other condition that may be aggravated by this orthosis.  Please consult your physician in order to obtain a Hip Flexion Assist Orthosis.  The orthosis must be removed when driving or operating machinery.  Users must follow a wearing schedule when first using the orthosis to minimize the risk of injury (click on "Patient Wearing Schedule" at the top of this page).

 

 

In order to purchase a Hip Flexion Assist Orthosis (HFAO), you will need a prescription from your physician for both the HFAO and gait training.  Upon receiving the HFAO from G.R.E. O&P, you will need to be fit with the device by your local physical therapist or your orthotist.  DO NOT  attempt to wear the HFAO until you have been fit and instructed by your local physical therapist or orthotist. 

 

The HFAO comes with a 3 month warranty against manufacturer's defects.  Warranty, along with fitting checklist, must be completed by physical therapist or orthotist and returned to G.R.E. O&P for warranty to be valid.

 

To purchase the HFAO, please call Geauga Rehabilitation Engineering (G.R.E. O&P) at 440-285-5785, and follow the procedures below:

 

1)  Fax a copy of the prescription stating, a) HFAO and

     b)  Gait Training to 440-285-5786.

2)  Inform G.R.E. O&P whether you need a Left or a

     Right HFAO

3)  Inform G.R.E. O&P of your waist circumference

4)  Inform G.R.E. O&P of your height

5)  Cost is $310 + shipping/handling (Mastercard or

      Visa accepted)

6)  Return fitting checklist to G.R.E. O&P, signed by

      your physical therapist or orthotist, stating it was

      fit by them and that gait training has been provided.