ORTHOSES-CARBON FIBRE AFO
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SUMMARY
1. Prescribed to enhance ankle push-off during stance phase & reduce energy cost of walking.
2. Acts like a spring to store energy.
3. Indications: foot drop in young & active patients.
4. Contraindications: fluctuating oedema, severe ankle-foot deformities, severe spasticity.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
