Working as a mechanic and carpenter, the veteran the team is servingfrequently walks, crawls, and negotiates tight spaces. The Challenge is to innovate a stabilizing ankle brace that not only minimizes his limp but also negates the need for a cane. The brace should empower him to rise from and descend to the ground, climb ladders, and stand steadily while engaged in tasks. It is paramount that this brace be safe, highly durable, and easy to take on and off.

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