ORTHOSES-POSTERIOR LEAF SPRING (PLS) AFO PROS OR CONS
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SUMMARY
PROS
1. Light-weight
2. Minimises knee flexion moment
3. Easy to put inside shoes
CONS
1. Less ankle stability due to short trim-lines
2. Cannot influence tibial progression or knee position
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.
