Orthotics Flashcards
T-Strap for Varus control
attach to lateral shoe, goes around medial
T-Strap for Valgus control
attach to medial shoe, goes around lateral
Free Motion AFO allows ___ and limits ___
allows DF/PF, limits inv/ev.
DF Assist AFO
spring in posterior channel assists DF motion
Double Action AFO
springs in A & P channels to fine-tune PF/DF ROM
Thermoplastic AFO shank to floor angle for INDUCING knee flexion (good to fix genu recruvatum)
Excessive anterior incline (DF)
Thermoplastic AFO shank to floor angle for STOPPING knee flexion (good to fix crouch gait)
excessive posterior recline (PF)
Solid Ankle AFO Motion Control
PF/DF
M/L (varus/valgus)
Posterior Leaf Spring AFO Motion Control
Prevents PF in swing (drop foot)
Resists PF in loading (foot slap)
Articulating AFO Motion Control
Some limited or free motion.
Less M/L control than solid AFO.
Ground Reaction AFO Motion Control
Couples PF with knee ext.
Resists knee flex in stance phase.
CROW Boot AFO Purpose
Wound healing, pressure relief, edema control
Indications for Solid Ankle AFO
PF spasticity
Flail PF/DF
Ankle arthritis
Indications for Posterior Leaf Spring
Drop foot, foot slap
Indications for Articulating AFO
Moderate tone patterns
Indications for Ground Rxn AFO
Crouch gait
Weak quads
Weak PF
Indications for CROW Boot
Charcot foot
Rigid TLSO: Jewett & Cash
Restricts flex, compression fx T11-L1
Semi-Rigid Cervical Collar
sagittal plane immob
for soft tissue injury
Semi-Rigid with Sternal Extension Cervical Collar
mild motion ctrl, stable injuries
Rigid Cervical Collar
limits flex mid-C
for soft tissue injury
Flexible Cervical Collar
kinesthetic reminder not to move as much
Scoliosis - End-Point Control: superior
head over pelvis (3 planes)
coronal balance
Scoliosis - End-Point Control: inferior
stabilize & de-rotate pelvis
↓ ant pelvic tilt
Scoliosis - 3-Point Correction: coronal
GT, lumbar curve, thoracic curve, axilla
Scoliosis - 3-Point Correction: sagittal
sacrum, abdomen, thorax
Scoliosis - Coupled De-Rotation: thoracic
posterolaterally & anteromedially
Scoliosis - Coupled De-Rotation: lumbar
inferior margin of ribcage & paraspinal musc
Scoliosis: time in brace for full-time
16-20 hr
Scoliosis: time in brace for night-time
8-10 hr
Rigid TLSOs generally restrict
flex, ext, side bending