In this video blog, we discuss the importance of casting the post tib patient’s foot and ankle in a neutral position. If the cast is taken in a full weight bearing position, it can be difficult to provide the needed correction to the AFO or custom ankle brace for posterior tibial tendonitis.
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Foot of the Week – Episode 25 – Best Post Tib Brace
Posted: April 9, 2012 in AFO, ankle brace, Casting, Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week, PTTD Ankle BracesTags: AFO, ankle brace, ankle braces, Brace, brace casting, casting for AFO, casting for custom AFO, casting for custom ankle brace, casting for custom braces, custom AFO, Custom ankle brace, Post tib tendon, Post tibial tendonitis, Posterior tibial
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Foot of the Week – Episode 6 – AFO Solutions
Posted: June 20, 2011 in Casting, Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the WeekTags: Arizona AFO, brace casting, casting for AFO, casting for custom AFO, casting for custom ankle brace, casting for custom braces, custom AFO, Custom ankle brace, custom brace, custom braces, foot drop, foot drop brace, orthoses, orthosis, podiatry, Post tib, Posterior tibial, STS cast
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 BracesTags: AFO, ankle brace, ankle brace cast, ankle braces, Arizona AFO, brace casting, casting for AFO, casting for custom AFO, casting for custom ankle brace, casting for custom braces, custom AFO, Custom ankle brace, custom brace, custom braces, Drop foot brace, drop foot gait, drop foot treatment, foot drop drop foot brace, orthoses, orthosis, podiatry, post tib brace, post tibial, post tibial tendon, Post tibial tendonitis, STS cast, STS sock, video
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
