Dearest Northerngal,
How far north?
Yes! I can walk again, and hate to take my braces off.
I didn't know about the energy return feature of my braces.
I'm 74, and don't work, and I've only had these braces two and a half months, so I've yet to break them.
Stepping down is the hardest part of course.
Have you seen pictures of the Dynamic Bracing system? I would love to have them, but they are $10,000 each.
http://dynamicbracingsolutions.net
Watch the videos.
Hugs, ElaineD