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Extensive clinical research has shown that partial weight bearing during recovery from lower-leg injuries is an effective method for minimizing bone, muscle, and soft tissue loss. Santé West aims to deliver the value of reduced recovery time and improved functional outcome by bringing this principle of high-performance rehabilitation to a convenient and personalized device that bridges the gap from no-to-full weight bearing. Unlike underwater and pressurized treadmills, biofeedback devices, and proprioception methods, our brace is able to incrementally and accurately increase the load transmitted through the injured area and provides the benefits of partial weight bearing over the course of the entire day. The rehabilitation program can be easily tailored to the user's individual needs and the risk of further injury is minimized through incorporated overload protection. This leaves the user free to perform their everyday activities without the burden of accessing current partial weight-bearing solutions. Santé West is a startup company based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.