AFO for Gymnast
David Gerecke
Description
Collection
Title:
AFO for Gymnast
Creator:
David Gerecke
Date:
9/3/2002
Text:
I am working with a female college gymnast (will be a Jr. this year) who
suffered a (R) talus fx with ORIF 3 1/2 yrs ago. Hardware removal 1 yr
later. Plantarflexion, inversion and eversion are normal. Painful limit to
dorsiflexion at 20 degrees. (L) side dorsiflexes to 38 degrees. She is
looking for orthotic alternative to taping, which will allow free
plantarflexion while limiting dorsiflexion. Her hope is to be fit with an
orthosis for training and practice, then tape for competition. Any
suggestions and/or comparable experiences will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
David
suffered a (R) talus fx with ORIF 3 1/2 yrs ago. Hardware removal 1 yr
later. Plantarflexion, inversion and eversion are normal. Painful limit to
dorsiflexion at 20 degrees. (L) side dorsiflexes to 38 degrees. She is
looking for orthotic alternative to taping, which will allow free
plantarflexion while limiting dorsiflexion. Her hope is to be fit with an
orthosis for training and practice, then tape for competition. Any
suggestions and/or comparable experiences will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
David
Citation
David Gerecke, “AFO for Gymnast,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 27, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/219555.
