$1.2M Boosts Ankle Brace That’s ‘Better Than a Boot’
The startup says the brace can help patients recover from a long list of ankle or foot injuries and is an alternative to the conventional walking boot.
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Ferlic says the TayCo brace can convert from fixed to a second option that allows range of motion.
Ferlic says partnering with Notre Dame’s IDEA Center has been “a huge asset” for TayCo Brace.