Push ortho AFO Ankle Foot Orthosis
The Push ortho Ankle Foot Orthosis offers excellent support in the case of loss of ability to lift the foot and problems in controlling the foot when walking. The innovative design allows for a natural gait and makes safe and efficient walking possible again.
The Push AFO lifts the foot during the swing phase, controls the plantar flexion after heel strike and then allows unimpeded rolling of the foot. In addition, the orthosis offers lateral stability to the ankle joint.
The elastic straps of the Push AFO are adjustable. This allows the degree of dynamic foot lift during the swing phase to be determined according to the individual needs of the user. On heel strike, the restraining function of the elastic straps ensures a well-controlled plantar flexion. During stance phase, the Push AFO allows flexion and extension in the ankle joint and allows the (remaining) function of the calf muscles to be addressed during the rolling of the foot. The result is an efficient and natural gait.
Where normally the shoe allows for fixation of the orthosis around the foot, the Push AFO has its own fixing strap system. This innovative construction allows the Push AFO to be used with light footwear such as indoors in slippers.
Indications
> Loss of control of the ankle dorsiflexors during swing phase and during loading response (heelstrike / foot flat), possibly with ankle instability.
> Disorders possibly involving loss of the function of the ankle dorsiflexors are: CVA, hernia, multiple sclerosis, postpolio syndrome, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, polyneuropathy
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
> Loss or lack of control of the calf muscles, moderate to severe spasticity, extreme pes equinus, foot deformity.
The Push AFO is available in three sizes in a left and right execution.
Place the foot at a 90-degree angle in relation to the lower leg, in order to measure the exact size. Then measure the circumference around the
heel and the instep of the foot as shown in the image below. See table for the correct size at each foot circumference. To be on the safe side, also check whether the measured size matches the user’s shoe size.
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