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Common Examples of Use
- Ankle sprains and strains
- Forefoot sprains
- Stable foot fractures
- Distal tibial fractures
Product Features
- Built-in air pump
- Durable hard shell design
- Trim-able shell
- Narrow heel width
- Dynamic air stride technology
- Dual air chambers
- Scalloped no-slip tread
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Indications:
- Football: post-injury support
- Basketball: high ankle support
- Soccer: all positions
Features:
- Low Profile
- Full footplate reduces pressure points
- Offset hinges reduce slip and migration
- Removable pad liner for laudering
- Speed and quick release buckles
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Restores Functionality:
- Retains normal ankle motion while walking
- Increases stability due to larger contact surface
- Improves propulsion and stability during toe off
- Supports and aligns the foot
- Allows for comfortable and safe walking
- Prevents the aggressive flexion of the shoe
- Protects sensitive or painful residuum from impact
Aesthetic features include:
- Low profile
- Available in custom shapes and colours
- Silicone nails [acetone-free nail polish can be applied]
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides adjustable control of the ankle and foot
- Designed with an articulated ankle and plantarflexion stop
Indications
- Drop foot
- Paralysis
- Medial/lateral instability
- Stress fracture
- CVA
Common Additions
- Ankle joints
- Full foot plate
- Varus/Valgus corrective straps
- Pre-tibial shell
- Posterior stops
- Walking base
Special Considerations
- Patient needs to wear a laced or velcro-closure type shoe
- Contraindications include diabetes and fluctuating edema
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Purpose of the Device
- Immobilizes the ankle and foot complex for various operative and non-operative applications
Indications
- Ankle fusion
- Tendon tears/ruptures/repairs (i.e. posterior tibial tendon)
- Mid tarsal fractures
- Calcaneal fractures
Common Additions
- Various modifications can be made to the outer sole, such as wedging or lifts
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides dorsiflexion assist and mild ground reaction forces in a lightweight carbon composite construction
Indications
- Multiple sclerosis
- Drop foot
Special Considerations
- This device is extremely lightweight and works well for patients who have severe lower extremity weakness such as MS
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Purpose of the Device
- To provide ground reaction forces to the knee which assist in stabilizing the knee during ambulation
Indications
- Quadricep weakness
- Crouch gait
- Multiple Sclerosis
- CVA w/ quadricep weakness
Common Additions
- Dorsiflexion assist for foot drop
- Solid ankle designs available
- Can be made with carbon graphite for light weight needs such as multiple sclerosis
Special Considerations
- This design can be incorporated into a KAFO for patients with severe weakness
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Purpose of the Device
- Limits plantarflexion
- Allows a limited amount of dorsiflexion
Indications
- Drop foot
- Peroneal Palsy
- CVA
Common Additions
- Full foot plate
- Metatarsal pad
- Posterior heelpost for minimal varus or valgus stability
Special Considerations
- Must be worn with a laced or velcro-closure type shoe
- Contraindications include fluctuating edema and diabetes
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides support to the ankle and foot in any or all of the three planes of motion
Indications
- Medial/lateral ankle instability
- Severe pronation
- Post-operative stability
- Mild knee hyperextension
- Achilles tendon repair
Common Additions
- Ankle joints
- Dorsiflexion assist
- Plantarflexion stops
- Anterior shell, for maximum control
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides support to ankle, controls motion and provides partial unweighting of ankle and foot
Indications
- Charcot joint
- Stress fractures
Common Additions
- Steel shank
- Custom inserts
- Extra depth shoes
- Rocker sole
- Varus/Valgus ankle corrective straps
Special Considerations
- Works well for patients with edematous limbs
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides medial/lateral support to the ankle ligaments using pneumatic bladders
Indications
- Ankle sprain
Special Considerations
- Air bladders are adjustable to insure snug fit
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides support and stability to the ankle
- Is ideal for chronic ankle sprains as well as prophylactic use
Indications
- Acute or chronic ankle sprain
- Prophylactic use
Common Additions
- Plastic medial and lateral inserts
Special Considerations
- Lace-up design allows an adjustable snug fit
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides support and control to the lower extremity for a wide variety of applications
- Ankle motion is controlled by a range of motion ankle joint
Indications
- Distal tibia/fibula fractures (post cast-removal)
- Fractures in the foot and ankle
- Post ankle fusions
- Tendon tears/ruptures/repairs
Common Additions
- Rigid anterior and posterior shells for tibia and fibula fracture applications
Special Considerations
- Liners can be hand washed
- Watch a video on how to put your walking boot on here!
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides foot positioning and drop foot support for non ambulative control
Indications
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Drop Foot/Contractive prevention
Common Additions
- Wedge to convert from neutral to 10 degrees dorsiflexion
- Washable exterior cover
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Purpose of the Device
- To provide a protective support to a patients lower leg using a soft pneumatic inflation system in conjunction with a solid exterior shell
Indications
- Foot/Ankle protection, including toes
- Stable fracture of foot/ankle
- Severe ankle sprain [grade III]
- Post-op immobilization
Common Additions
- Short Walker
- Tall Walker
Special Considerations
- Watch a video on how to put your walking boot on here!
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides fixed control to the ankle joint and Achilles tendon at various plantarflexion angles
- Inserts allow for variations of plantarflexion in 10 degree increments
Indications
- Achilles tendon repairs
Common Additions
- Watch a video on how to put on your walking boot here!
Special Considerations
- This is a fixed ankle device and does not have a range of motion ankle joint
- Liners can be hand washed
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides immobilization of the foot and ankle
- Incorporates a custom multidensity inlay for total contact and/or pressure relief on areas of the foot
Indications
- Charcot foot
- Stress fracture of foot and ankle
- Plantar ulcers
Common Additions
- Sach heel
- Rocker sole
Special Considerations
- Alternative and/or follow up to a total contact cast
- Walker allows access to limb for frequent dressing changes
- Controls swelling and is commonly used with compressive hosiery
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides biomechanical control to establish better foot and leg function
Indications
- Plantar fasciitis
- Abnormal supination
- Metatarsalgia
- Heel spurs
- Neuroma
- Degenerative joint disease
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Knee pain
- Abnormal pronation
- Shin splints
- Achilles Tendonitis
Common Additions
- Heel spur pads
- Heel lifts up to 1/4 inch
- Morton’s extensions
Special Considerations
- Flexible plastic shell is combined with stable heel posting and soft arch fill to protect against pressure and impact shock
- Varying thicknesses of plastic and densities of heel posting and arch fill are available to suit individual patient needs
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides support and protection for the diabetic foot
- Plastazote and poron top cover provides accommodation and cushioning
- EXP base with or without metatarsal pads supports longitudinal and transverse arches
Indications
- Plantar lesion
- Rocker/Charcot foot
- Bunion
- Plantar fasciitis
- Fat pad atrophy
- Insensate foot
Common Additions
- Cushion heel
- Accommodative cutouts
- Soft Morton’s extensions
Special Considerations
- Extra-depth shoes may be needed to accommodate the thickness of the orthotic
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides cushioning shock absorption and pressure redistribution
- Is ideal for the diabetic foot
- Any number of layers of soft accommodative materials may be incorporated into inlay to suit individual patient needs
Indications
- Plantar lesions
- Metatarsalgia
- Insensate foot
- Charcot foot
Common Additions
- Metatarsal pads
- Accommodative cutouts
Special Considerations
- Extra depth shoes may be needed to accommodate the thickness of the inlay
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Purpose of the Device
- Used for treatment of flexible flat foot (pronated foot) in low profile manner
Indications
- Flexible pes planus
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spurs
- Flexible metatarsus abduction/adduction
- Midfoot fracture
Common Additions
- Sustentaculum tali pad (out to calcaneus and proximal to forefoot and hindfoot post, longitudinal arch) to give added correction to the calcaneus and talus
Special Considerations
- Deformity must not be fixed
- Not recommended for arthritic or insensate foot
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides maximum biomechanical support for patients with severe malalignment
Indications
- Severe pronation
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Plantar fasciitis
- Posterior tendon tear/rupture
Common Additions
- Heel spur pads
Special Considerations
- The rigid shell incorporates high medial and lateral phalanges and a deep heel cup
- Firm rearfoot and/or forefoot posting materials are used to realign the foot and ankle complex
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Purpose of the Device
- Combines longitudinal arch support with firm heel posting and/or forefoot posting to provide moderate to maximum levels of biomechanical control
Indications
- Plantar fasciitis
- Abnormal pronation
- Shin splints
- Degenerative joint disease
- Heel spurs
- Neuroma
- Metatarsalgia
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Knee pain
- Achilles tendonitis
Common Additions
- Heel spur pad
- Whitman extension
- Heel lifts up to 1/4 inch
- Metatarsal pads
- Roberts extension
- Deep heel cup
- Morton’s extension
Special Considerations
- Varying types and thicknesses of plastics, along with a variety of topcovers, are available to suit individual patient needs
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides biomechanical control to establish better foot and leg function
Indications
- Plantar fasciitis
- Neuroma
- Heel spurs
- Knee pain
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Abnormal pronation
- Metatarsalgia
Common Additions
- Heel spur pads
- Metatarsal pads
Special Considerations
- Varying thicknesses and types of plastics are available to suit individual patient needs
- Accomodates dress shoes but with reduced biomechanical control
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides minimal biomechanical control but is well suited for patient who needs shock absorbency and pressure redistribution
- Base of rigid foam or cork provides support to the medial and transverse arches
- For diabetic patients, top cover of pink plastazote is used to interface with the sensitive plantar surface of the foot
Indications
- Plantar fasciitis
- Leg Fatigue
- Degenerative joint disease
- Metatarsalgia
- Insensate foot
- Neuroma
- Bunions
- Plantar lesion
- Charcot foot
Common Additions
- Cushion heel
- Soft Morton extensions
- Metatarsal pads
- Accommodative cut outs
Special Considerations
- A variety of soft materials may be used to suit individual patient needs
- Extra depth shoes may be needed to accommodate the thickness of the orthotic
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides adjustable control of the hip, knee and ankle
- Manual locks may be added to hip and knee joints
- Ankle motion may be fixed or adjustable
Indications
- Hip fractures/replacement
- Femur fractures
- ORIF’s, Hip, Femur, Tibia
Common Additions
- Anterior tibia shell
- Locking knee
- Range-of-motion knee joint
- Range-of-motion hip joint
- Padded liners
- PRAFO foot plate
- Locking hip
Special Considerations
- Patients who will be bed-to-chair for an extended time should be fit with a PRAFO distally to prevent heel breakdown
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Purpose of the Device
- Reduce pressure on the medial or lateral compartment of the osteoarthritic knee to provide symptomatic pain relief and reduce inflammation
- The orthosis facilitates increased patient activity and replaces of delays surgery.
Indications
- This device is indicated for Medial or Lateral Unicompartmental Gonarthrosis, to help relieve
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Purpose of the Device
- Post Operative knee brace
- Full Range of Motion knee hinge
Indications
- For immediate application to knee for locked or limited motion control during rehabilitation after operative procedures or injury to knee ligaments, patellar ligament, articular cartilage, meniscus, or stable or internally fixed fractures of tibial plateau, condyles, proximal tibia or distal femur.
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides maximum support for moderate to severe ligamentous injuries or deficiencies
- Is suitable for both non-operative and post-operative knee reconstruction patients
- Is suitable for both non-operative and post-operative knee reconstruction patients and CCL instabilities or deficiencies
- The lightweight, rigid-material construction provides maximum protection for athletes involved in contact sports
Indications
- Moderate to severe ACL, PCL, MCL or LCL instabilities/deficiencies
- Medial-lateral, anterior-posterior instabilities of the knee
- Varus, valgus and other deformities requiring a customized fit
Common Additions
- Extension or flexion stops
- ACL cable system
- Patella cup
- Ski boot attachment
- PCL strap
- Undersleeves
- Sports cover
Special Considerations
- Pro sport model with its additional graphite reinforcement is recommended for high-impact contact sports such as football, hockey and basketball
- Involved leg should be rehabilitated to a point where it is close to its original size, due to the precise custom fit of the brace
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Purpose of the Device
- Reduce pressure on the medial or lateral compartment of the osteoarthritic knee to provide symptomatic pain relief and reduce inflammation
- The orthosis facilitates increased patient activity and replaces or delays surgery
Indications
- Mild to severe unicompartmental osteoarthritis
- Post-op pressure relief and protection after tibial head fractures, cartilage surgery, meniscus relixation or correction osteotomy
Special Considerations
- Recommended for patients who are too young for total knee arthoroplasty
- See a video on how to put on your OA brace here !
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Purpose of the Device
- Patella femoral support and tracking
Indications
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- The DynaTrack Plus has the same popular buttress design as the original DynaTrack with the addition of heavy duty stainless steel hinges for extraordinary stability.
- Anterior closure design.
- New Coolflex Material.
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Purpose of the Device
- Reduce pressure on the medial or lateral compartment of the osteoarthriitic knee to provide symptomatic pain relief and reduce inflammation
- The orthosis facilitates increased patient activity and replaces or delays surgery
Indications
- Mild to severe unicompartmental osteoarthritis
Special Considerations
- Recommended for patients who are too young for total knee arthroplasty
- See a video of how to put on your OA brace here !
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Purpose of the Device
- Prevents mild knee hyperextension
Indications
- Mild knee hyperextension secondary to a variety of causes
Common Additions
- Available in articulated model
Special Considerations
- Not recommended for lower or moderate functional levels
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides comprehensive support and therapeutic heat to knee
- Patella pull strap may be adjusted for tracking problems of the patellar complex
Indications
- Knee sprain
- Knee pain
- Patellar subluxation (med & lat)
- Patellar tracking problems
Special Considerations
- Well suited for patient with a fuller, heavier thigh
- Wraparound design accommodates anatomical irregularities
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Purpose of the Device
- Reduces tension of the tibial attachment site of the patella tendon
- Aids in proper tracking of patella
Indications
- Patella Tendonitis
- Chondromalacia
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
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Purpose of the Device
- A neoprene knee sleeve used to stablize knee ligaments and correct patella tracking issues
Indications
- Mild medial and lateral ligament sprains
- patella tracking anomalies
Common Additions
- Knee joints both medially and laterally
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides filler for patients with forefoot or toe amputations
- Use of this item aides in balance, prevents slippage and eliminates the need for custom-made shoes
Indications
- Toe or partial foot amputations
Common Additions
- Available for partial foot/toe amputee to a Chopart-level amputee
Special Considerations
- Some shoe styles not indicated
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Purpose of the Device
- Off-load the plantar aspect of the foot.
Indications
- Wound Care – treatment of diabetic ulcers
- Post Op Care – eliminates “lever effect”
- Pain Management – short term solution due to bony abnormalities
Common Additions
- Post Op Shoe
- Walking boot
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Purpose of the Device
- Temporary shoe with velcro closures to the toes, for use when a patient is unable to wear a normal shoe
Indications
- Post-operative applications
- Edema
Common Additions
- Inserts, to relieve pressure areas on the plantar surface of the foot
Special Considerations
- Shoe easily adjusts for changes in volume due to edema, post-operative dressings, etc.
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Purpose of the Device
- Temporary shoe with velcro closures, used to unweight the forefoot
- Negative heel and rocker modification transfers weight from the forefoot to the hindfoot
Indications
- Forefoot ulceration
- Forefoot fracture
- Amputation
Special Considerations
- Shoe easily adjusts for changes in volume due to edema, post-operative dressings, etc.
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides extra toe box depth to accommodate various needs
Indications
- Hammertoes
- Diabetes
- To accommodate foot orthotics
- Hard-to-fit feet
- Attachment to metal orthosis
- Accommodate plastic orthoses that fit in the shoes
Common Additions
- Wedges, lifts and rocker bottoms depending on patient needs
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Purpose of the Device
- To immobilize the elbow to prevent a child from being able to get their hands to their head & chest
Indications
- Prevents pulling NG tubes, IV tubes Tracheotomy
- Highly recommended following cleft palate surgery
- Prevents putting objects into mouth, scratching bandages, injuries or skin
- During x-rays (X-Rayable)
- Prevents self inflicted injury (Retts)
Common Additions
- Most commonly used bilaterally
- Can use shoulder strap to connect bilateral pair
Special Considerations
- Shoulder strap included
- Available in colorful designs
- Male
- Female
- Unisex
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Purpose of the Device
- In additon to AFO’s or shoes, non-surgical correction of Clubfoot.
Indications
- When more independent movement is preferred
- Less heel friction
Special Considerations
- Adjustable from 8 to 14 inches for growth
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Purpose of the Device
- Non-Surgical correction of Clubfoot
Indications
- Infant feet pointing down and inward
- Can be mild or severe
- Can be bi-lateral
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Purpose of the Device
- Maintains abducted position of foot, achieved by surgery or manipulation
Indications
- Congenital talipes equinovarus clubfoot
- Metatarsus adductus
Common Additions
- Lateral T-strap
- Dennis Browne bar
Special Considerations
- Open-toed shoe is recommended for infants for easy donning and doffing to prevent clawed toes
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Purpose of the Device
- Increases support to medial aspect of foot
Indications
- Hyperpronation
Common Additions
- Medial longitudinal arch support pad can be added for additional pronation control
Special Considerations
- A chubby pediatric foot may not fit this style because of the closed-toe design; may have to go to open-toe model
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides biomechanical control to establish better foot and leg function
Indications
- Plantar fasciitis
- Abnormal supination
- Metatarsalgia
- Heel spurs
- Neuroma
- Degenerative joint disease
- Abnormal pronation
- Shin splints
- Achilles Tendonitis
Common Additions
- Heel spur pads
- Heel lifts up to 1/4 inch
- Metatarsal pads
- Morton’s extensions
Special Considerations
- Rigid to semi-rigid plastic shell is combined with stable heel posting for good bio-mechanical control
- A full-length soft cover helps protect against pressure and impact shock
- Varying thicknesses and types of plastics are available to suit individual patient needs
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Purpose of the Device
- Helps correct mild in-toeing
Indications
- Toe-in
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides support and corrective forces to the foot and ankle
Indications
- Severe pronation
- CVA
- Cerebral palsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
Special Considerations
- These come in various colors
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Purpose of the Device
- Early intervention tool to help stabalize and align the foot and ankle of children with hypotonia
Indications
- Designed for Children with normal to lower muscle tone who:
- Display moderate to severe pronation, when standing and/or walking
- Display a general instability when pulling to stand and during cruising
- Have developmental delays and are late in learning to advance beyond cruising around furniture
- Are under 85 pounds
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Purpose of the Device
- AFO’s can be provided with hinges, and a plantarflexion stop, they are also available in a spring leaf design
Indications
- Foot Drop
- Cerebral Palsy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Spina Bifida
- and many other conditions….
Special Considerations
- These come in various styles and colors
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Purpose of the Device
- KiddieGAIT offers innovative options that manage functional environments and create the supplemental gait function instead of immobilizing and inhibiting that function.
Indications
- Footdrop
- Gait deviations secondary to proprioceptive deficit
- Idiophathic toe walker with no midfoot collapse
- Low tone crouch gait
- Spina Bifida
- Spastic Diplegia
- Muscular Dystrophy
Common Additions
- Bi Lateral
Special Considerations
- Lacking full R.O.M.Too rigid foot structure
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Purpose of the Device
- To apply rotational corrective forces on the legs of children to correct foot and leg position during gait.
Indications
- Intoeing [internally rotated foot & leg]
- Outtoeing [externally rotated foot & leg]
Special Considerations
- Often used bilaterally, but can be used unilaterally
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Purpose of the Device
- Custom Carbon AFO’s can be made in various strut flexibility and boot heights
Indications
- Foot Drop
- Cerebral Palsy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Spina Bifida
- and many other conditions….
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The WalkAide System is an advanced Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) System for the treatment of Foot Drop caused by upper motor neuron injury such as:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Foot Drop
- Stroke (CVA)
- Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Utilizing a patented tilt sensor technology, the WalkAide stimulates the common peroneal nerve to lift the foot at the right time during the gait cycle, prompting a more natural, efficient, and safe walking pattern. WalkAide users have the freedom to walk with or without footwear, up and down the stairs, and even sidestep.
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Purpose of the Device
- Promotes faster healing through strong support with maximum mobility.
- Designed for kids on the go. It’s lighter and easier than conventional casts.
- Unique rocker design simulates a near normal gate.
- Keeps kids comfortable with breathable, washable foam wrap.
- Kid-tough performance from durable powder coated aluminum.
Indications
- Indicated for post-injury or post-operative application to grade 1, 2, or 3 ankle sprains, and stable or internally fixed fractures of the foot or ankle.
- Treatment of stable or internally fixed fractures or fractures with bridging callous of the middle to distal tibia or fibula.
Common Additions
- Available in 4 sizes
Special Considerations
- This device is contraindicated for unstable fractures and proximal tibial or fibular fractures
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Purpose of the Device
- To provide a protective support to a patients lower leg using a soft pneumatic inflation system in conjunction with a solid exterior shell
Indications
- Foot/Ankle protection, including toes
- Stable fracture of foot/ankle
- Severe ankle sprain [grade III]
- Post-op immobilization
Common Additions
- Short Walker
- Tall Walker
Special Considerations
- Watch a video on how to put your walking boot on here!
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides positional support for maximum femoral head positioning in the acetabulum for proper growth
Indications
- Hip dysplasia
Special Considerations
- This harness is typically used on newborns up to 3 months old
- Older children are fit with a flexion abduction orthosis
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Purpose of the Device
- Positions pediatric patients in a variable abducted position with the hips at 90 degrees flexion
Indications
- Congenital hip dysplasia
- Congenital hip displacement
Special Considerations
- Prefabricated sizes fit patients up to 30 pounds
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Purpose of the Device
- An adjustable arc type hip joint provides stability and corrective action to pediatric patients with an unstable gait
- Allows for hands free sitting stability
Indications
- Crossover Gait
- Narrow Gait
- Instability in standing and sitting
Special Considerations
- Five prefabricated sizes and variable leg cuffs allow for fitting of most pediatric patients
- Liners can be hand washed
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides adjustable control of the hip, knee and ankle
- Manual locks may be added to hip and knee joints
- Ankle motion may be fixed or adjustable
Indications
- Hip fractures
- Femur fractures
- Spina Bifida
Common Additions
- Anterior tibia shell
- Locking knee
- Range-of-motion knee joint
- Range-of-motion hip joint
- Padded liners
- PRAFO foot plate
- Locking hip
Special Considerations
- Patients who will be bed-to-chair for an extended time should be fit with a PRAFO distally to prevent heel breakdown
- Can be made in various colors and styles
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Purpose of the Device
- The PTO is one of the most effective braces for reducing patellofemoral pain resulting from maltracking or patellar instability.
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Purpose of the Device
- Post Operative knee brace
- Full Range of Motion knee hinge
Indications
- For immediate application to knee for locked or limited motion control during rehabilitation after operative procedures or injury to knee ligaments, patellar ligament, articular cartilage, meniscus, or stable or internally fixed fractures of tibial plateau, condyles, proximal tibia or distal femur.
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Purpose of the Device
- Limit Hyperextention in the knee in pediatric patients
- Limits knee movement without limiting knee function
Indications
- focuses localized control of ;
- genu-recurvatum
- genu-varum
- genu-valgum
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Purpose of the Device
- To immobilize the knee
Indications
- Prevents knee flexion
Common Additions
- Most commonly used bilaterally
Special Considerations
- Available in colorful designs