Sturdy Carbon Fibre AFO
Cheryl Lewis
Description
Collection
Title:
Sturdy Carbon Fibre AFO
Creator:
Cheryl Lewis
Date:
11/26/2012
Text:
Dear List,
I have a very active 19 y.o. woman who has developed dropfoot due to a suspected tractioning injury - During a cross country run she stepped into deep mud and rapidly torqued and tractioned the leg. I am looking for a durable Carbon Fobre AFO which will provide maximum push off from energy return. I have used Toe-off, Matrix and Centri Dynamic Walk in the past for less active patients - I was wondering if anyone prefers any other styles for running activities. Pros or Cons of the different style/manufacturers would be greatly appreciated.
The patient has Gr 1/5 Dorsi/Plantarflexors, Grade 3 Inverters/Everters. She would like to continue running and playing rugby.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions - And Thanks Paul P. for coordinating this valuable forum. I will post responses anonymously.
Cheryl Lewis BSc(HK), CO(c)
Certified Orthotist
Owner, CK Ortho Inc
Ph 519-436-9670
I have a very active 19 y.o. woman who has developed dropfoot due to a suspected tractioning injury - During a cross country run she stepped into deep mud and rapidly torqued and tractioned the leg. I am looking for a durable Carbon Fobre AFO which will provide maximum push off from energy return. I have used Toe-off, Matrix and Centri Dynamic Walk in the past for less active patients - I was wondering if anyone prefers any other styles for running activities. Pros or Cons of the different style/manufacturers would be greatly appreciated.
The patient has Gr 1/5 Dorsi/Plantarflexors, Grade 3 Inverters/Everters. She would like to continue running and playing rugby.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions - And Thanks Paul P. for coordinating this valuable forum. I will post responses anonymously.
Cheryl Lewis BSc(HK), CO(c)
Certified Orthotist
Owner, CK Ortho Inc
Ph 519-436-9670
Citation
Cheryl Lewis, “Sturdy Carbon Fibre AFO,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/234177.
