SpryStep® plus

Spiral anterior shell dynamic ankle-foot orthosis

Indications

Lower limb weakness of neurological, traumatic or muscular origin:

• Fatigable footdrop
• Footslap, footdrop
• Excessive plantarflexion during swing phase (secondary to weak dorsiflexors)
• Weakness of the pretibial muscles <=3
• Plantar flexor strengths 3 or 4
• Mild knee instability during stance phase
• Moderate knee instability during stance phase
• Mild quadriceps weakness
• Hip hiking / contralateral trunk lean

Properties

• Anterior shell dynamic ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) that supports the foot/ankle complex and can guide the knee into extension and facilitate weak plantar flexors in propulsion.
• Adjustable and trimmable orthosis (by cutting) in length by the healthcare professional authorized to dispense, prepare and adapt the SpryStep® Plus anterior AFO.
• The diversity of materials used offers a good combination of flexibility and rigidity to improve walking and comfort for the patient, with a forefoot that remains flexible while walking.

Contraindications

• Severe spasticity of the foot and ankle
• Open ulcers of the foot, ankle or lower leg
• Severe oedema
• Severe foot and ankle deformities
• Severe fixed ankle varus or valgus conditions
• Non-correctable foot instability
• Plantarflexion contracture
• Running/high impact activities
• Not recommended for patients weighing more than 120 kg
• Do not use the product in case of uncertain diagnosis
• Do not place the product in contact with an injured skin
• Known material allergy