Ankle Foot
Orthosis AFO
Makes safe and efficient
walking possible again.
The Push AFO offers excellent support in the case of loss of ability to lift the foot and problems in controlling the foot when walking. The innovative design allows for a natural gait.
Patented
product
- Adequate
dynamic support - Optimized
gait pattern - Mediolateral
stability - High comfort
- Lightweight composite frame
Basis for the softshell and the functional straps. Provides lateral stability to the ankle joint. - Non-elastic strap system
Fixes the foot in the orthosis and counteracts inversion and eversion. - Flexible sole
Allows for natural unrolling of the forefoot. - Elastic straps
Exercise dynamic control of plantar flexion after heel strike and guarantee a neutral foot position during the swing phase. - Softshell
Provides comfort and good distribution of pressure.
More dorsiflexion
allowed for a
smoother gait
The Push AFO offer advantages in various usage situations such as walking on rough surfaces, getting up from a chair, climbing stairs and slopes.
The function
of the Push AFO
explained
The Push ortho Ankle Foot Orthosis lifts the foot during the swing phase, controls the plantar flexion after heel strike and then allows unimpeded rolling of the foot. In addition, the orthosis offers lateral stability to the ankle joint.
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Heelstrike
Secure heel strike with a neutral position of the foot.
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Loading response
Controlled plantar flexion through elastic straps.
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Mid stance
Stabilising function in ankle joint varus/valgus due to the specific frame construction in combination with the bilateral strap system. Dorsiflexion possible allowing efficient gait.
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Pre-swing
Rolling of the forefoot possible because of flexible sole.
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Swing phase
Dynamic dorsiflexion through elastic straps.
The function
of the Push AFO
explained
The Push ortho Ankle Foot Orthosis lifts the foot during the swing phase, controls the plantar flexion after heel strike and then allows unimpeded rolling of the foot. In addition, the orthosis offers lateral stability to the ankle joint.
-
Heelstrike
Secure heel strike with a neutral position of the foot.
-
Loading response
Controlled plantar flexion through elastic straps.
-
Mid stance
Stabilising function in ankle joint varus/valgus due to the specific frame construction in combination with the bilateral strap system. Dorsiflexion possible allowing efficient gait.
-
Pre-swing
Rolling of the forefoot possible because of flexible sole.
-
Swing phase
Dynamic dorsiflexion through elastic straps.
For an active lifestyle.
More freedom to use different types of shoes
Where normally the shoe allows for fixation of the orthosis around the foot, the Push AFO has its own fixing strap system. This innovative construction allows the Push AFO to be used with light footwear such as indoors in slippers.
In a laboratory set-up we have measured the effect of Push AFO:
- How does Push AFO impact a patient’s gait pattern?
- How does Push AFO’s functionality compare to a carbon-based orthosis?
with Push AFO
reference
Push AFO
unsupported
Push AFO ensures a more stable, symmetrical gait pattern, whereby the foot drop is compensated.
From a mechanical point of view, Push AFO performs comparably to a conventional carbon-based dynamic orthosis.
sizes in a left and right execution
Loss of control of the ankle dorsiflexors during swing phase and during loading response (heelstrike/foot flat), possibly with ankle instability.
Disorders possibly involving loss of the function of the ankle dorsiflexors are: CVA, hernia, multiple sclerosis, postpolio syndrome, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, polyneuropathy.
Loss or lack of control of the calf muscles, moderate to severe spasticity, extreme pes equinus, foot deformity.
Interested in the Push Ankle Foot Orthosis AFO? Read more about the different sizes, user instructions and availability.
