responses to tuning AFO's

responses to tuning AFO's

Bob Genaze C.P.O.

10/20/2008

Below is the original Question followed by replies:

Dear list,
I heard about a presentation at the AAOP meeting in San Francisco about a year ago. One of the panel discussions had a CO from Strathclyde, a Mr. Roy Bowers, I believe. He talked about studies at Strathclyde involving tuning solid ankle afo to normalize gait in patients with CVA, CP and Spina Bifida. I found limited information - mostly published by Elaine Owens, PT who has worked with Bowers. Does anyone have acess to more info, or have you used these ideas in your practice?
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Hi Bob
A colleague of mine spotted your post on the OANDP Listserver and forwarded to
me
I'd be happy to try to answer any questions you have about our experience of
tuning AFOs
best regards
Roy


Roy Bowers
Senior Lecturer
National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
G4 0LS
Scotland

Phone: +44 (0)141 548 4699
TGood morning Bob.? I checked the 07 meeting and only see Row giving two
presentations Establishing Evidence Based Practice in O&P, Focusing on
the Orthotic Management of Stroke (IC1-page 13) and Adult & Adolescent
Cerebral Palsy (SD4-page 14).? This second presentation comes close as
I would think spina bifida would have been a part of the discussion. Roy
presented with Tom DiBello, CO, FAAOP and Bryan Malas, CO.? I checked to
see if they submitted an abstract for the Journal of Proceedings but
unfortunately they did not.

Feel free to go to our website www.oandp.org, click on Annual Meeting
tab, Past & Present and you can view the 2007 program in it's entirety.
I've indicated the page numbers above that you will find his
presentations on.
I have an email for Roy Bowers ( <Email Address Redacted> ) if you'd like
to contact him directly.?

Feel free to contact me at any time if I can be of more assistance.?

Hi Bob, you can contact Mr Bowers at <Email Address Redacted>






here's what i like to do, fabricate a cp leaf spring with a pp reinforcement strut.? this basically turns the leaf spring into a solid afo with a dynamic response.? i like to use these on ms patients as solid ankles can be hot and sometimes exacerbate their symptoms.? its also a lot easier to fit on the patients (malleoli clearance) and fits better in the shoe.? brace prevents plantar flexion and eliminates fishmouthin like that of solid ankles.? if you like i can email you a picture of the design.

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scott kennedy co

9134981540





Go to www. phatbraces.com they have this mastered and can answer any of your
questions







Hi Bob,

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I am involved in a RIC Academy Seminar which is coming up in?December.? I think you may find it of value.? In the attempt to get the word out thoroughly I would like to announce it on the OANDP Listserve - but Paul P. cannot let private organizations advertise - a good rule.? However, if someone were to ask a question, and a reply mentioned the information, it would be acceptable.? So, if you would be kind enough to submit the following to the list I would appreciate it.? Don

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