| 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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