Stirrup
Traditional foundation for AFO that is a u-shaped structure
ankle
Arms of the stirrup join the brace uprights at the level of the ___
solid stirrup
one-piece attachment that provides maximum stability of the orthosis on the shoe
central portion, medial & lateral angled side pieces
three parts of a split stirrup
split stirrup
simplifies donning the orthosis because the wearer can detach the uprights from the shoe
posterior leaf spring
orthosis that is indicated for dorsiflexion weakness or foot drop
mediolateral instability (pls doesnt have malleoli coverage)
posterior leaf spring is contraindicated for patients with __
compresses; rebounds
The coiled spring ___ in stance and ___
during swing.
Klenzak joint/ dorsiflexion spring assist
Has a coiled spring compresses in stance and rebounds during swing.
Plantarflexion resistance/ Posterior Stop
Indicated for patients with weak dorsiflexors
Plantarflexion resistance/ Posterior Stop
Prevent toe dragging
Plantarflexion resistance/ Posterior Stop
control knee buckling
Plantarflexion resistance/ Posterior Stop
Promotes dorsiflexion due to weak pretibials
Dorsiflexion resistance/ Anterior Stop
Indicated for patients with paralysis of the triceps surae
Dorsiflexion resistance/ Anterior Stop
Controls genu recurvatum and buckling
Dorsiflexion resistance/ Anterior Stop
Promotes plantarflexion
Dorsiflexion resistance/ Anterior Stop
Provides extension motion at the knee area
Posterior pin (limits plantarflexion)
Indications: plantar spasticity, toe drag, pain with ankle motion
Posterior spring (asists dorsiflexion)
Indications: flaccid foot drop, knee hyperextension
Anterior pin (limits dorsiflexion)
Indications: weak plantar flexors, weak knee extensors, pain with ankle motion
Anterior spring
assists plantarflexion
plastic solid AFO
Limits all foot and ankle motions
plastic solid AFO
Used for hemiplegia and spastic diplegia
bi-channel adjustable ankle locks (BiCAALs)
Resists/assists both PF and DF
