Device might help those with cerebral palsy walk better

One of the biggest things that affects sufferers of cerebral palsy, which is a set of neurological disorders that impair muscle coordination, is difficulty walking. However, there is a device that could potentially help train cerebral palsy sufferers to conquer this problem. The device is called GaitAid and it is a training device designed to aid those with neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy, gain confidence with their movement. The device acts as a virtual walker with headphones and virtual reality goggles that allow users to practice walking and build confidence. MediGait, the company that produces GaitAid, has just received the first report of someone who has used the device for a full year. A 70-year-old woman who suffers from Parkinson's Disease has used GaitAid for an entire year. Her husband, who is also her caregiver, provided testimony regarding the device. "After some research and reading testimonials, we talked to a representative, acquired the device, and started a training program. It takes us about one minute to put the device on and be ready to train," the man said. "We immediately saw positive results, within 2 weeks a noted improvement, and after 3 months the shuffling and freezups were almost non-existent, except sometimes in crowds." It appears that GaitAid may be able to help those with conditions like cerebral palsy get better at walking while also aiding other cerebral palsy treatments, such as occupational therapy.