Floor Reaction Brace

An additional calf cuff is placed on the anterior side of the leg with a longer strut to work with ground reaction forces.

Floor reaction brace.

When the foot muscles are impaired you can benefit fromthe high energy return of the orthosis which is activated during the rollover motion of the foot. This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated dafo floor reaction. This video describes its parts principle of fro uses advantages and disadvantages. Like many afo designs the grafo improves frontal plane stability and is.

Generally formed from polypropylene there are several variations on the grafo but all include an anterior shell which captures the tibia proximally. As of 2013 this field contains the consumer friendly descriptions for the ama cpt codes. Indications sink into excessive dorsiflexion through weakness. Knee extension is encouraged through floor reaction when range of motion at the knee and hip is available.

If the floor reaction afo has a detachable anterior panel loosen the straps on the side of the panel 3. We created the dafo guide to brace selection as a useful tool to match patient needs to available brace styles. Floor reaction orthosis is a revolutionary orthoses. A ground floor reaction ankle foot orthosis grafo or frafo is a type of custom fabricated molded plastic afo capable of triplanar control of the foot ankle complex.

Foot and ankle positions are uncomfortable and limit function. Thanks to its special design the walkon reaction also supports the knee joint. Rigid anterior tibial section floor reaction custom fabricated l1950 ankle foot orthosis spiral institute of rehabilitative medicine type. Positioning or limited ambulation.

For more topics in. Individuals with dorsiflexion weakness can rediscover an active lifestyle with the ottobock walkon reaction afo ankle foot orthosis by ottobock it s similar to the original walkon with a couple distinctive changes to increase knee response. A brace includes rigid and semirigid devices used for the purpose of supporting a weak or deformed body member or restricting or eliminating motion in a diseased or injured part of the body. Apply long cotton sock or stockinette to leg 2.

A floor reaction afo places the extension force closer to the knee than other afo s and uses a rigid anterior shell with padding. Find your patient group 2. Download the dafo guide. This results in a more natural gait pattern.

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