Jessica Woolwine D.
Goodbye AFO, Hello Bioness
My daughter is 12 and has worn an AFO on her left ankle due to mild hemiplegia (CP) for the majority of her life. We purchased the Bioness in June and she has never looked back. When on vacation and needed to walk long distances in the rain, she went back to her brace for the day and hated it. She’s gained muscle in a mostly unused calf, and she can buy the shoes she wants for the first time instead of having to find two sizes to fit her left and right foot. She keeps it charged, uses the app for controls, and marks her Taylor Swift calendar each time her electrodes need changing. Our insurance did not cover it and it was not cheap, but I would do it all over again to see her gain independence and strength she would never have with her brace. I hope insurance companies will re-examine their coverage of this life-changing and life-giving device. The process for testing, purchasing, and follow up were easy and initiated first through her PT office. Special thanks to Ryan and Kathleen.
Response from Bioness Medical, Inc.Oct 15, 2024
Hi Jessica - Thank you for taking the time to leave this heartfelt review! We are so happy to hear that your daughter is seeing success with her device and you had a positive experiences with our team, specifically Ryan and Kathleen. We completely understand that insurance coverage can be challenging and as a result, we are actively working with insurance companies for improved coverage. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance with the device and we wish your daughter the best on her mobility journey!



