Losing the ability to drive feels like losing your freedom. For many people living with drop foot, that's exactly what happens. Until they discover there's a better way.

Each individual's condition is different, and limitations in dorsiflexion (the ability to lift the toes toward the shin) can vary. Your decision to drive should be based on your functional capacity to safely operate the pedals using the larger muscle groups of the leg. Always use caution and consult appropriate guidance when making decisions related to driving safety.

Here's the frustrating reality: most traditional AFO braces lock your ankle in place. Great for walking. Terrible for driving.

Think about it. To press the gas pedal, you need to push your foot down. But a rigid brace holds your foot up. You're stuck choosing between wearing your brace and actually getting where you need to go.

That's not a choice anyone should have to make.

The Elevate 360° works differently. With the BOA® dial, you can release tension in seconds. Your foot flexes naturally to work the pedals. When you arrive at your destination, just dial up the tension again for walking.

No removing. No readjusting. No choosing between safety and independence.

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our customers are saying:

On a trip to Moab, Utah, Lavon spotted someone wearing an Elevate brace on both legs. After chatting, he knew he had to try it.

Before: "I have been using the standard in-the-shoe straps to the calf type of brace. I didn't wear it often because it wasn't easy to put on and it was uncomfortable. It was also hard to drive with the brace on. I use the brace on my right leg, with the brace being stiff it makes it difficult to push the accelerator."

After: "With the Elevate I just release the tension on the brace and can push the accelerator with no issues. The Elevate brace is comfortable and easy to put on. I love it."

— Lavon, Seattle, WA

Rose's husband has severe foot drop. He'd tried everything including a rigid, uncomfortable AFO. Nothing worked well enough.

After just two weeks with the Elevate:

"When driving he is able to loosen the tension so he can flex his foot downward to accelerate. Or sometimes he just wants to rest his foot. When walking, he tightens the tension to bring his foot up."

But here's what really got Rose excited:

"Sometimes I see my husband walking without his cane when he wears the Elevate brace. This is something he could never do before."

— Rose Trettenero, Lake Tahoe, CA

After a spine injury caused drop foot, L. Taylor had one goal:

"After a recent spine injury left me with drop foot, I purchased this to keep me from tripping over my big toe and more importantly to allow me to drive again! It does those things very well."

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Dr. Rob Faux, MD | Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

"The problem with traditional rigid braces is simple: they hold your ankle in one fixed position. That's fine when you're walking. But it makes driving nearly impossible.

The Elevate 360° takes a different approach. The external BOA® dial lets you adjust tension on the fly. Need to drive? Release tension and let your foot flex naturally. Ready to walk? Dial it back up. It's that straightforward.

For patients who depend on driving for work, errands or just staying connected to their lives, this kind of flexibility makes a real difference."

One-Hand BOA® Dial: Pull to release, twist to tighten. You can adjust while sitting in your car. Takes seconds.

Nothing Inside Your Shoe: The external design means no bulk, no pressure points, no fighting to get your foot comfortable on the pedals.

Works With Any Shoes: Sneakers, work boots, dress shoes, even driving moccasins. Put the anchor hooks in once and you're set.

Left or Right Foot: Works on either side. If your drop foot is on your right (gas pedal) leg, the Elevate has you covered.

The Elevate 360° Drop Foot Brace comes with everything you need: anchor hook kits for multiple shoes, replacement cord and easy-to-follow instructions.

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