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pediatric afos
afos
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| moderate control orthotic | hotdog, pattybogs, for low tone, pronated ft, arch support, methead ridge, relaxes ft in hightone children, mild pronation/supination w/ mobility |
| plantar flexion free splint | dafo; dogears for pf and df, functional ankle, methead toe ridge, need med/lat stability, free pf/df |
| plantarflexion block | more control and popular, w/out strap allows pf, prevents toe walking, control for high tone, excellent forefoot/hindfoot control, stops pf but allows df(allows wt shift from flat foot to toe off) good for toe walkers |
| dorsiflexion assist splint | for low tone, med/lat stability for unstable ankles, spring assist df, weak or hypotonic foot |
| plantarflexion resist splint | prevents pf, for kids that have excessive pf but can demonstrate some control (allows some heelstrike and push off), mild hyperextension, athetoid mvmts |
| articulated hinged splint | allows free dorsiflexion and blocks pf, allows development of toe up (df) |
| rear entry floor reaction splint | spina bifida b/c of no gastroc which causes sinking from too much df, solid, no pfs, encourages hip and knee extension |
| limited ambulation (stretching) | for nonambulatory, prevents contractures, keeps ft in alignment, can add or remove tension w/ straps, used at night, good for stretching w/ botox |
| 5 functions of ft | load bearing, leverage, shockwave (heelpad), balance (big toe), protection (sensory fibers) |
| a-frame | for spina bifida pts and ambulation |
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