Leaf Spring Orthosis—Posterior Leaf Spring

Prefabricated leafspring AFO design

This popular prefabricated AFO design accomodates many patients not requiring a custom or more rigid AFO. The leafspring design is lightweight and strong, offering the perfect amount of flexibility. It fit easily into most lace up shoes and is low profile for enhanced cosmesis. With care, the plastic is easily heated and molded to provide an optimal fit. It is available in four sizes to fit both men and women.

Refer to the sizing chart for shoe size and brace height. This AFO is also available as blanks (i.e., untrimmed, no strap) if more customization is needed.

Features

• Durable and lightweight
• Low profile
• Fits easily into lace up shoes
• Polypropylene
• Proximal Velcro strap

Indications

• Ankle and foot management
• Dorsiflexion assist during swing
• Allows some plantarflexion at heel contact
• Mild dropfoot
• Mild spasticity

Contraindications

• Fixed ankle contractures
• Excessive swelling

Size Model # Shoe Size Brace Height
Left Right
Small 3510 3515 Men 5-7, Women 6 or less 12”
Medium 3511 3516 Men 7½-10, Women 6½ up 13½”
Large 3512 3517 Men 10½-13 13½”
X-Large 3513 3518 Men 13 and up 14”

To order blanks use .01 suffix, (e.g., 3510.01)

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