Types of Lower Extremity Orthotics

• Foot Orthotics
• Foot Orthoses
• UCBL Orthoses

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Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO)

• Ankle Supports
• Prefabricated AFO's
• Total Carbon Fiber AFO's
• Solid Ankle AFO's
• Posterior Leaf Spring AFO's
• Metal Double Upright AFO's
• Ground Reaction AFO's
• Spiral Carbon Fiber AFO's
• CAM Walker
• Pressure Relief AFO
• Tibial Fracture Brace
• Tibial Torsion Orthosis
• Dynamic ROM AFO
• Plantar Fasciitis Splint
• Charcot Restraint Walker
• Arizona AFO

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Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses

• Knee Patella Supports
• Knee Immobilizers
• ROM Knee Braces
• Single Upright KAFO's
• Double Upright KAFO's
• Femoral Fracture Braces
• Femoral Fracture Braces
• ACL / PCL Knee Braces
• OA Knee Braces
• Swedish KO
• Dynamic ROM KAFO / KO's

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Hip Knee Ankle Foot

• HKAFO Femoral Fx Brace
• Custom HKAFO
• Reciprocating Gait Orthoses
• Standing Frame
• A-Frame
• Parapodium

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Hip Orthoses

• Adjustable Hip Abduction
• Pavlik Harness
• Rhino or Cruiser Hip Braces
• Static Hip Abduction Braces
• Scottish Rite
• SWASH Orthosis
• Dynamic Hip Abduction

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CUSTOM MADE AFO'S

Orthotic & Prosthetic Lab, Inc.

SUPRA MALLEOLAR ORTHOSIS (SMO)

• Commonly prescribed for young children who present with benign hypotonia and excessive pronation, or flexible pes planus.
• Assists in controlling medial and lateral ankle instability
• Used to properly align the foot in the optimal position for a more natural movement of the foot and ankle during gait.
• Improves balance and coordination while allowing for range of motion in the sagittal plane, so the child can stand, walk, run and jump.

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DYNAMIC POSTERIOR LEAF SPRING AFO

• Commonly prescribed for conditions like drop foot, CVA, CMT, MS, Peroneal palsy, and lower extremity weakness.
• Aids in dorsiflexion during swing phase of gait for increased toe clearance and safety.
• Controls platarflexion at heel strike and maintains dorsiflexion during swing phase.
• Flexibility and resistance to plantar flexion can be controlled by adjusting the trim lines at the ankle and length of the foot plate.

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SOLID ANKLE AFO

• Intended to provide maximum stability and control of the ankle and is often used in the absence of active range of motion.
• Used when there is a lack of medial/lateral control or stability at the ankle.
• Can also influence the position of the knee when moderate knee instability is a concern.
• Prevents foot drop by blocking plantarflexion.
• Assist push off by not collapsing into dorsiflexion.

Note: May be excessive if orthotic objective does not require blocking plantarflexion, dorsiflexion and inversion/eversion.

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FREE MOTION ARTICULATING AFO

• Commonly prescribed for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and frontal plane instabilities of the subtalar and/or talor joint.
• Allows full plantarflexion and dorsiflextion.
• Maintains medial/lateral stability
• Not recommended for patients with weak quadriceps or knee instabilities.

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PLANTARFLEXION STOP AFO

• Commonly prescribed for patients with weak dorsiflexors /drop foot. Can also be used to treat tight plantarflexors, peroneal nerve paralysis and knee hyperextension.
• Prevents unwanted plantarflexion while permitting free dorsiflexion.
• Provides additional medial/lateral stability, talar and subtalar joint stabilization.
• Not recommended for patients with weak quadriceps or knee flexion contractures.

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DORSIFLEXION ASSIST AFO

• Commonly prescribed for neuromuscular conditions associated with foot drop and weak dorsiflexors.
• Provides a dynamic dorsiflexion assist with passive plantar flexion resistance.
• Aids in dorsiflexion during swing phase of gait for increased toe clearance and safety.
• Supports ligament instabilities and provides medial lateral stabilization
• Allows smooth plantar flexion from initial heel contact to foot flat insuring knee stability

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FLOOR REACTION AFO

• Ideal for patients whose crouched position is due to weakness and lack of voluntary plantarflexion
• Uses floor reaction force through the toe aspect of the foot plate to prevent tibial progression and subsequent knee collapse.
• Blocks dorsifexion at the ankle.

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CROW AFO (CHARCOT RESTRAINT ORTHOTIC WALKER)

• Commonly prescribed for the treatment of Charcot Ankle in combination with diabetic Plantar Neuropathy.
• Provides immobilization of the foot and ankle and is an excellent alternative to total contact casting.
• Incorporates a custom multidensity inlay for total contact and/or pressure relief on areas of the foot.
• The rocker bottom and custom molded insert enhance healing and eliminate shear forces on the planar surface of the foot.

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