Abstract: An offloading device for supporting an ankle joint of a user, includes a foot locating member configured to locate therewithin a foot of the user. Furthermore, one or more bracing members are pivotably coupled to the foot locating member. Furthermore, one or more liner pads are provided on inner surfaces of the one or more bracing members. Also included is a fastening arrangement configured to fasten the one or more bracing members to a portion of a lower leg that is located above the ankle joint. The one or more liner pads are made from a deformable material coated with a contact material, static coefficient of friction of the contact material ranging from 0.4 to 1.0, and kinetic coefficient of friction ranging from 0.3 to 0.8. The foot locating member may be embodied as a basal locating member coupled with left-side and right-side arm members or as a wearable shoe.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for a walking assist device. The device may be capable of transformation into a knee scooter configuration and a hands-free crutch configuration for walking or standing while freeing the hands. The device may also include an elastic member for decreasing the load rate of the device.