AFO USES
- Support weak limbs.
- Position, Re-position a limb with a contracted muscle into a correct position.
- To immobilize the ankle, foot or lower leg in the case of arthritis or fracture.
- Used to offload for a diabetic ulcer or wound. Much like an “OWL” or “CROW” boot.
- To correct drop foot.
- Any Articulating motion that is built into a brace is to help spring the foot up or down during the swing phase of gait. Thus helping prevent tripping in the case of drop foot.
- To treat conditions like PTTD, MS, Spinal Cord injuries, lower extremity weaknesses, peroneal palsy, weakness and imbalance due to neuropathy.
- Using an AFO can be a better option than having an ankle surgically fused.
- To make an ankle or foot more mobile or immobile.
WHY OUR AFOs ARE THE BEST
- We understand what PATIENT COMPLIANCE is. We know that if we don’t make a comfortable, simple, and functional device then the patients won’t wear it or see results. This then will cause the doctor to potentially lose the patient, revenue, etc.
- We have higher patient compliance with our braces because:
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- Our braces fit better. With our scanning, the most accurate scanning system available, the patient will have a perfect fit. This is especially true around the problem areas (medial and lateral mallelous, haglunds deformity, mid calf in folks who have massive calves, and those with edema.
- No more plaster or inaccurate scans.
- We can review the scan before we send it to production. We’ll call if we see any red flags with the scan and/or order request.
- Manufactured by a Certified Orthotist, Quality Checked by a Certified Pedorthist. Not just “anyone” can or does do this for us.
- Patients can wear our AFO’s with a typical shoe, and thus can wear it with daily activities.
- We can line the AFO with diabetic friendly materials. (Or, activity friendly, sports, or those who just want to wear it around the house)
- Doctors will work with and speak directly with the fabrication team and thus specific requests can be tailored to the needs of the patient.
- All of our braces are extreme light weight.
- Production and quality guarantee.
- Choose from the basic models, or customize the device with different padding, coverage materials, straps, quantity and type.