Dynamic Walk AFO
Keith Vinnecour
Description
Collection
Title:
Dynamic Walk AFO
Creator:
Keith Vinnecour
Date:
11/1/2016
Text:
I have a client who did very well with the dynamic walk on his right leg only for 6 months, then he said that it did not work as well. He continued to use it for two years, but he fell when using the AFO.
His diagnosis is Inclusion-Body Myositis, IBM. He is in his 70s and walks with a walker. He now needs some braces bilaterally.
What is the groups’ experience with this device as far as its longevity and not loosing function over time?
This patients muscle test is:
Right Left
Hip Flexion 2+ 2+
Hip Extension 5 5
Knee Extension 5 5
Knee Flexion 1 2
Dorsi Flexion 0 2
Plantar Flexion 5 5
It would seem like the perfect orthosis, as his needs to use his plantar flexion strength for push off and I would prefer to have free plantar flexion range of motion.
Your thoughts?
Keith E. Vinnecour, C.P.O.(E)
His diagnosis is Inclusion-Body Myositis, IBM. He is in his 70s and walks with a walker. He now needs some braces bilaterally.
What is the groups’ experience with this device as far as its longevity and not loosing function over time?
This patients muscle test is:
Right Left
Hip Flexion 2+ 2+
Hip Extension 5 5
Knee Extension 5 5
Knee Flexion 1 2
Dorsi Flexion 0 2
Plantar Flexion 5 5
It would seem like the perfect orthosis, as his needs to use his plantar flexion strength for push off and I would prefer to have free plantar flexion range of motion.
Your thoughts?
Keith E. Vinnecour, C.P.O.(E)
Citation
Keith Vinnecour, “Dynamic Walk AFO,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 15, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/254396.
