CPC A61H 3/0288 (2013.01) [A61H 2003/005 (2013.01); A61H 2003/007 (2013.01); A61H 2003/0211 (2013.01); A61H 2201/0192 (2013.01); A61H 2201/164 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |
1. A walking assist system comprising:
a vertical support comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a horizontal seat for positioning beneath a user's hip to support the user's thigh in a horizontal position and a seat attachment member to secure the user's thigh to the horizontal seat;
the distal end of the vertical support comprising a foot; and
a horizontal support extending from the vertical support between the proximal end and
the distal end of the vertical support, the horizontal support comprising a first end and a second
end, the first end attached to the vertical support and the second end comprising a calf support member, the calf support member comprising attachment means to secure a lower leg of a user to the calf support member, such that the user's leg is bent at about a 90 degree angle,
the calf support member being substantially vertical and substantially parallel to the vertical support, and having a curved surface to support the user's calf, and
wherein a user's foot and ankle is not secured to the vertical support, the horizontal support, and/or the calf support member such that the user's foot and ankle remain free.
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