Who does MOWA help?
The MOWA system is designed for patients with paralysis and spasms as well as muscular imbalances. These malfunctions can be congenital, but can also be caused by an illness or an accident. MOWA helps with the following diagnoses:
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Muscular atrophy (e.g. Charcot-Marie-Tooth)
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Paralysis of the peroneus (e.g. after accidents or surgical complications)
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Polio and post-polio syndrome
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Craniocerebral trauma (SHT)
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Those affected by the often associated weakness of dorsiflexion of the foot and paralysis can no longer walk automatically. Often their foot does not touch down with the heel first, but with the forefoot or the entire sole of the foot. As a result, the foot can no longer roll naturally and swing forward.