Floor Reaction Brace

Generally formed from polypropylene there are several variations on the grafo but all include an anterior shell which captures the tibia proximally.

Floor reaction brace.

This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated dafo floor reaction. This results in a more natural gait pattern. Individuals with dorsiflexion weakness can rediscover an active lifestyle with the ottobock walkon reaction afo ankle foot orthosis by ottobock it s similar to the original walkon with a couple distinctive changes to increase knee response. A ground floor reaction ankle foot orthosis grafo or frafo is a type of custom fabricated molded plastic afo capable of triplanar control of the foot ankle complex.

A brace includes rigid and semirigid devices used for the purpose of supporting a weak or deformed body member or restricting or eliminating motion in a diseased or injured part of the body. Find your patient group 2. If the floor reaction afo has a detachable anterior panel loosen the straps on the side of the panel 3. How to use this guide.

Ankle foot orthosis plastic rigid anterior tibial section floor reaction custom fabricated contains all text of procedure or modifier long descriptions. This video describes its parts principle of fro uses advantages and disadvantages. A floor reaction afo places the extension force closer to the knee than other afo s and uses a rigid anterior shell with padding. Download the dafo guide.

As of 2013 this field contains the consumer friendly descriptions for the ama cpt codes. Foot and ankle positions are uncomfortable and limit function. Like many afo designs the grafo improves frontal plane stability and is. Positioning or limited ambulation.

For more topics in. Indications sink into excessive dorsiflexion through weakness. Match the level of involvement. Apply long cotton sock or stockinette to leg 2.

Is the industry s leading manufacture. Knee extension is encouraged through floor reaction when range of motion at the knee and hip is available. An additional calf cuff is placed on the anterior side of the leg with a longer strut to work with ground reaction forces. When the foot muscles are impaired you can benefit fromthe high energy return of the orthosis which is activated during the rollover motion of the foot.

We created the dafo guide to brace selection as a useful tool to match patient needs to available brace styles.