How NexStride® Helps People with Parkinson's & Freezing of Gait

Discover how NexStride® by Drive® can improve mobility and independence for individuals with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

Freezing of gait is one of the most challenging symptoms faced by individuals with Parkinson's disease. It can stop you mid-step, making it difficult to move forward and increasing the risk of falls, severely affecting your independence and quality of life. A new device from Drive Medical offers a promising solution to help you overcome these hurdles and regain your mobility. 

Introducing NexStride® by Drive®: A Cueing Device for Freezing of Gait & Mobility

NexStride® by Drive® is a small, portable device that attaches to your cane, walker, rollator, or walking pole. It weighs only 6.5 ounces—about the same as a smartphone—and fits in the palm of your hand.

NexStride combines two powerful tools to help you walk better:

1. Visual Cues: A laser line projects onto the ground, giving you a clear visual target to step over. This helps your brain focus on the next step, reducing the chance of freezing.

2. Auditory Cues: A metronome provides a rhythmic beat that you can follow. This beat helps you maintain a steady walking pace, improving your overall walking rhythm.

These cues work by activating different neural pathways in your brain, helping you overcome common gait problems associated with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

Keep Your Existing Mobility Aids

NexStride easily attaches to the cane, walker, rollator, or walking pole you already use. Setup takes just two minutes, and the battery lasts 6-8 hours, so you can rely on it throughout your day. You can adjust the cues to meet your specific needs and walking style.

Proven Benefits: Freezing of Gait & Fall Reduction

Clinical studies have shown the visual and auditory cues NexStride uses result in:

• 69% reduction of freezing episode duration⁽¹⁾

• 43% reduction in frequency of freezing episodes⁽²⁾
• 40% reduction in frequency of falls⁽³⁾ 

Not Just for Parkinson's Disease

While NexStride was originally designed for people with Parkinson's, it also helps if you're dealing with:

• Stroke recovery
• Traumatic brain injury
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Cerebral palsy
• Spinal cord injury

The device addresses common walking problems like short steps, shuffling, poor balance, uneven stepping, and slow walking speed.

Simple Setup & User-Friendly Design

Setting up NexStride® is a breeze. It takes about two minutes to attach to your mobility aid, and the cues can be adjusted to meet your specific needs. The device is user-friendly, ensuring that you or your caregiver can easily operate it. The battery life of 6-8 hours means you can rely on it throughout the day.

Get NexStride Today & Improve Your Mobility

Ready to take control of your mobility and regain your independence? Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about whether NexStride is right for you and shop NexStride.

1 & 2: Velik, R.; Hoffmann, U.; Zabaleta, H.; Masso, J.F.M.; Keller, T. The effect of visual cues on the number and duration of freezing episodes in Parkinson’s patients 

3: S. Donovan, C. Lim, N. Diaz et al., Laserlight cues for gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease: an open-label study