Balance4Mobility: Effects of Walkasins Use in Individuals With Peripheral Neuropathy and Balance Problems

Inclusion Criteria: * Able to understand and provide informed consent for him or herself * Age 55 and older, male or female * Able to complete all functional outcome measures without the use of an assistive device * Clinical diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy prior to participating in the study as documented in the participant's medical record or by physician's note. Individuals with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy must be at least one-year post-chemotherapy, indicating that their PN has become a chronic condition. * Self-reported gait and balance problems * Foot size that allows the Walkasins to function appropriately * Willing to use the Walkasins device as recommended Exclusion Criteria: * Ability to stand on one leg for at least 30 seconds (If the person can stand for at least 30 seconds, he/she is excluded because his/her balance is likely not impaired enough to benefit from Walkasins.) * Self-reported acute thrombophlebitis, including deep vein thrombosis * Self-reported severe peripheral vascular disease * Untreated lymphedema * Untreated lesion of any kind, swelling, infection, inflamed area of skin or eruptions on the lower leg near product use * Self-reported, untreated fractures in the foot and ankle * Other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that moderately or severely impact walking * Use of ankle-foot orthosis for ambulation that prevents donning of Walkasins * Weight of more than 300 pounds * Inability to perceive vibration from Walkasins Haptic …