Indications:
Hypotonia
Mild to moderate hypertonicity
Flexible pronation or supination
Poor sagittal plane control of the ankle and knee
Excessive plantar flexion
Atypical gait
Adequate range of motion to utilize ankle motion without midfoot collapse
Mild to moderate coronal plane instability of the midfoot/ankle
Contraindications:
Poor proximal trunk control
Squat gait/soleus/quad weakness
Decreased ankle range of motion
Severe coronal plane instability of the midfoot/ankle
Functional Support:
These devices provide support and stability to support function and eliminate low/high tone. Patients can actively correct when prompted.
Alignment Control:
These devices provide maximum support and positioning with limited flexibility within the device and eliminate high tone. Patients can actively correct when prompted.
Modifications:
Hinge
Plastic material
Plastic thickness
Plantarflexion stop
Footplate trim line
Inner boot material
Molded inner boot liners
Padding
Calf strap
Friction
Strap pad