Archive for June, 2011

Foot of the Week – Episode 7 – AFO Solutions

Posted: June 28, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week, Medial Instability, PTTD Ankle Braces
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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.

Footfunnel Shoe Horn – a shoe aid (like the sock aid)

Posted: June 23, 2011 in Footwear, Shoe Donning
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Purchase one at http://www.insightful-products.com/AFO-store.html

The Footfunnel shoe horn is a “dressing aid ” or shoe aid and is an alternative to the long handled shoe horn and makes shoe donning easier for those that have trouble bending, twisting and reaching.

“What is a shoe horn?” It is a shoe aid or shoe donner. As a dressing aid, this shoe horn or long handled shoe horn is the best shoe aid available. Make dressing and shoe donning easy with this shoe aid! Its like the “sock aid” but for shoes. This shoehorn is incredibly easy to use. It is easier to use than the “long handle shoe horn”.

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

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Foot of the Week – Episode 6 – AFO Solutions

Posted: June 20, 2011 in Casting, Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week
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In this week’s video blog, we show you our preferred method of “ankle brace casting” for a custom AFO. Although, we will take any type of cast, we prefer the STS sock, ranging from STS slipper casts, 3/4 length STS casts and full length STS sock casts. The STS slipper sock would be suitable for the Step-Smart as we only need the plantar surface of the foot (a partially weight bearing foam box impression also works for the Step-Smart brace for foot drop). A 3/4 length STS cast works well for any of our Blaze braces (designed for early stage Post tib or typical ankle instability issues) where the cast goes just above the malleoli, and the full length STS sock works best for the Schooner style Gaunlet brace (designed for late stage post tib) which is similar to the Arizona brace.

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

Foot of the Week – Episode 5 – AFO Solutions

Posted: June 16, 2011 in Casting, Custom Ankle Braces, Drop Foot Brace, Foot of the Week, PTTD Ankle Braces
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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

Posted: June 16, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, Drop Foot Brace, Gait Analysis, Off the Shelf Ankle Braces
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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.

For more information go to http://www.insightful-products.com

Foot of the Week – Episode 4 – AFO Solutions

Posted: June 10, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week, Lateral Instability
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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.

NEW Schooner AFO for “Post Tib”

Posted: June 8, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, Footwear, gauntlet, Lateral Instability, Medial Instability, PTTD Ankle Braces
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AFO for “Post tib” (Post Tib tendon dysfunction – PTTD). Similar to the “Arizona Brace” or “Arizona AFO” but includes insightful features.

Foot of the Week – Episode 3 – AFO Solutions

Posted: June 2, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, Drop Foot Brace, Foot of the Week, Off the Shelf Ankle Braces
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In this week’s video blog, we speak to a drop foot user of the Step-smart and how it compares to his swedish brace.