Foot of the Week – Episode 15 – Ankle Foot Orthosis Straps

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In this Week’s vblog, we talk about the use of the term orthotic and how it is more than just a word to describe the Foot orthotic but also the AFO or Ankle Foot Orthosis. Also, we discuss AFO straps and how simple it can be to adjust your strap’s length by simply cutting excess material. We have many foot and ankle patients that dont feel comfortable altering the brace strap but so long as you leave enough of the strap to fasten the brace to the foot and ankle, its fine to cut off the excess material to make the adjustment.

Drop foot shoes – Fitting Step-Smart AFO in Shoes

 

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This video shows how the Step-Smart fits in most shoes and types of shoes. There is no need to up size or buy medical shoes with our drop foot orthosis.
The Step-Smart drop foot brace is streamlined and low profile. It can even be worn with most dress shoes and sneakers and some sandals, hiking boots, and beach shoes. No need to worry about the brace getting wet either. It should work fine at the beach with the proper beach shoe! Dont be restricted to an ugly medical shoe, wear the shoe that you like. Check out the video and see for yourself how it truly does work with most shoes.

Foot of the Week – Episode 10 – AFO Solutions

In this weeks’s vblog, we discuss our pediatric AFO, called the SMO.  The SMO ankle brace or SMO orthotic, stands for Supramalleollar orthoses.  This pediatric AFO is a soft AFO for children.  The ankle orthosis allows both dorsiflexion and plantarflexion but provides the support kids require when pronation is a problem.

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Foot of the Week – Episode 7 – AFO Solutions

In this Week’s video blog, we discuss the use of reliefs or windows in Insightful’s ankle bracing techniques. In the case of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), the medial column of the ankle can be collapsed which results in prominent areas of the foot and ankle. While we attempt to make correction to the PTTD, these areas of the foot and ankle need relief. Without relief, the post tib patient will feel pain. In order to provide correction and relief at the same time, we apply pressure to the more tolerant areas of the foot and ankle while avoiding the prominent painful areas.

For more information, go to http://www.insightful-products.com or AFO-blog.com or call us at 207-885-0414.

Foot of the Week – Episode 5 – AFO Solutions

In this week’s video blog, we show you some of the pitfalls of brace casting for AFO’s and our preferred method of “ankle brace casting” for a custom AFO. We cover some of the common mistakes of brace casting as well as the various types of casts ranging from STS slipper casts, 3/4 length STS casts and full length STS sock casts.

For more information, call us at 207-885-0414 or see our website at http://www.insightful-products.com

Drop Foot Gait Analysis

Gait analysis of a drop foot patient before and after utilizing the Step-Smart brace. The Step-smart brace is used to improve gait and for drop foot treatment. See for yourself the difference in walking with and without the AFO (brace).

The video details the differences seen in swing phase and at heel strike. It mentions and demonstrates the importance of clearance at swing phase for “foot drop” and “drop Foot” patients to avoid tripping and falling.

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Foot of the Week – Episode 4 – AFO Solutions

In this week’s episode, we cover the Cuboid Lock “custom AFO” for Lateral Instability. This is a “custom ankle brace” to prevent the typical lateral rollover or ankle sprain.

Foot of the Week – Episode 2 – Custom AFO Solutions

In this week’s video blog, we demonstrate a drop foot AFO solution utilizing a custom footplate.

Foot of the Week – Episode 1 – Custom AFO solutions

Weekly video blog featuring Insightful Product’s AFO strategies for Foot and Ankle Problems and ankle bracing.

New gauntlet brace for PTTD just released!

When immobilization and circumferential support are needed an articulated design such as the Blaze MI is not indicated. Posterior tibialis tendonitis is often accompanied by a plantarflexion contracture that is not correctable in the dorsiflexion range. For these and cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis the leather wrap and leveraged control from a Schooner is the design of choice.

New Schooner Gauntlet AFO for PTTD

This superior design recruits all the insightful tactics used to control tibial rotation through the following features:

· Padded “Arch” Strap
· Extended medial wall
· Fifth ray cutout
· Malleolar window

The leverage gained through the careful placement of the “I” strap is unsurpassed. Your patients will appreciate the control and comfort that this strap affords.