In this episode, a patient shows us his unique method for donning the Step-Smart AFO brace for drop foot. In most instances, Insightful suggests attaching the AFO brace into the shoe first and donning the shoe brace combination at once. In this example, the patient finds it easier to don the AFO brace first and then he slides the foot brace combination into the shoe.
Posts Tagged ‘Arizona AFO’
Foot of the Week – Episode 22 – AFO brace donning
Posted: December 29, 2011 in AFO, ankle brace, drop foot, Drop Foot Brace, Foot of the Week, Shoe DonningTags: AFO brace, ankle brace, Arizona AFO, Brace, Drop Foot, drop foot AFO, Drop foot brace, foot drop brace
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Foot of the Week – Episode 13 – Leather Gauntlet AFO
Posted: August 24, 2011 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week, Footwear, gauntlet, Medial Instability, PTTD Ankle Braces, Shoe DonningTags: AFO, ankle brace, Arizona AFO, braces, Buffalo brace, Custom ankle braces, orthosis, Post tib, Post tib tendon, post tibial, post tibial tendon, Post tibial tendonitis, PTTD, shoe donning, TCO brace, video
In this week’s episode, we demonstrate how simple it is to put the Schooner Gauntlet style AFO on the foot and in the shoe. This gauntlet AFO is easier to put on than the Arizona AFO, the Buffalo Brace, the TCO, Amber AFO, Rybo, or Mile High AFO. All of these types of braces are used to treat PTTD, Post Tib tendon disorder (Posterior tibial tendonitis) but we believe that donning the Schooner AFO is much easier and fits better in most shoes.
Foot of the Week – Episode 7 – AFO Solutions
Posted: June 28, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week, Medial Instability, PTTD Ankle BracesTags: AFO, ankle brace, ankle braces, Arizona AFO, braces, Custom ankle brace, Custom ankle braces, orthoses, orthosis, podiatry, Post tib, Post tib tendon, post tibial, post tibial tendon, Post tibial tendonitis, Posterior tibial, PTTD, video
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 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
NEW Schooner AFO for “Post Tib”
Posted: June 8, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, Footwear, gauntlet, Lateral Instability, Medial Instability, PTTD Ankle BracesTags: ankle brace, Arizona AFO, braces, custom AFO, Custom ankle brace, Custom ankle braces, podiatry, Post tib, Post tib tendon, post tibial, post tibial tendon, Post tibial tendonitis, Posterior tibial, PTTD
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 2 – Custom AFO Solutions
Posted: May 26, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, Drop Foot Brace, Foot of the WeekTags: AFO, ankle braces, Arizona AFO, custom AFO, Custom ankle braces, Drop Foot, drop foot AFO, foot drop brace, foot drop drop foot brace, podiatry
In this week’s video blog, we demonstrate a drop foot AFO solution utilizing a custom footplate.
New gauntlet brace for PTTD just released!
Posted: May 2, 2011 in Custom Ankle Braces, PTTD Ankle BracesTags: AFO, ankle braces, Arizona AFO, Custom ankle braces, podiatry, Post tib, Post tibial tendonitis, PTTD
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.
