Ankle brace: Walk Right Inc.
The lightweight and affordable Easy Gait gait (gat) the manner or style of walking.
antalgic gait a limp adopted so as to avoid pain on weight-bearing structures, characterized by a very short stance phase. brace brace: see drill.
(character) brace - left brace or right brace. can be worn with ankle socks ankle socks npl → socquettes fpl
ankle socks npl → calzini mpl and sandals. The brace works with most major brands of cross-strap sandals to assist people with mild to moderate foot drop. By providing passive resistance against the foot, it allows the user to walk with a normal heel-to-toe gait and have full ankle movement.
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