‘When I first got the stimulator my walking improved no end. It was nice to do some of that again. Before I couldn’t walk down the shop but if I’ve got the stimulator on I can. It gives me independence and I’ve got the confidence to go. It’s brilliant, really brilliant, because it has helped me.’

'The stimulator has become a necessary part of me and makes my life a lot easier.      I don’t avoid walking now and I feel far more confident. I haven’t fallen using the stimulator, so it’s taken the fear of doing a lot of damage away. I’m now starting to widen my scope of activity quite dramatically. In fact, I think it is a fabulous improvement and I’m delighted with it.’

‘I would say that with the stimulator it’s half the effort to walk. I find I enjoy things more and I am far more conscious of where I am because I do not have to think about getting my foot in front of the next one all the time. It gives me more freedom and more independence. I’ve even gone for a walk by myself. It’s certainly nice to be back in the real world again.’