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New tool design for patients with foot drop

Introduction:  Vanderbilt University students have developed an innovative tool to assist patients with Drop Foot, a condition that makes it difficult to lift the front part of the foot. This project was part of a course called “How to Make Almost Anything and Make it Matter,” led by Professor Kevin Galloway 1 . The team, comprising students from different engineering disciplines, collaborated with a Rehabilitation Specialist to create a solution that allows patients to walk safely in a clinical setting. Their design includes an elastic band and a sled-like structure for easy attachment and detachment 1 . This initiative is a great example of how interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning can lead to real-world solutions that improve people’s lives. It also highlights Vanderbilt University’s commitment to blending technical innovation with societal impact. How does the tool work? The therapeutic tool designed by Vanderbilt students for patients with Drop Foot...