Stroke and Foot Drop treatment solutions

Strokeand Foot DropTreatment Solutions

Foot Drop
the inability to lift the foot correctly during walking due to the weakness or paralysis of the muscles
shuffling of the foot
high stepping gait
or
possibly catching a toe, tripping and falling

Stroke and Foot Drop
When one has a stroke, the part of the brain that controls the muscles to the foot may be affected, causing Foot Drop
Please note - many other diseases and injuries may result in foot drop and it is essential to obtain a proper diagnosis from a qualified medical professional.

Many Treatment Options
Many types of braces, or ankle foot orthosis (AFO)

full assessment by a Certified Orthotist
appropriate AFO solution

Types of Custom Made AFO
Flexible – a plastic brace worn inside the shoe, offering good “lift” for the foot
Rigid - a plastic brace worn inside the shoe, offering complete immobilization and control of the foot and ankle and good control of the knee
Hinged – a plastic brace worn inside the shoe, offering good lift for the foot with good side to side control and some knee control with adjustable dorsiflexion
Conventional - a metal and leather brace attached to the outside of the shoe offering good control of the foot, ankle and knee and allowing for swelling

Flexible AFO

Rigid AFO
similar to flexible AFO, but stiffer
no dorsiflexion
no side to side motion
Reinforced at the back of the ankle

Hinged AFO
allows for controlled motion of the ankle
good control of the foot, ankle and knee

Conventional AFO
made of metal and leather
good control of foot, ankle & knee
attached outside of the shoe
allowances for swelling

Making a Custom Made AFO

The WalkAide® System
Revolutionary medical device
Gentle functional electrical stimulation driven by computer programming
Signals the muscles in the leg to contract and lift the foot at the appropriate time

Ready Made Ankle Foot Orthoses
Appropriate in some cases
variable sizes
Trulife Matrix
good support
provided that the proper type is used and the fit is good
Plastic ready made AFO’s

More Information
Click through for more information on:
Ankle Foot Orthoses AFO
Walkaide – Living with Foot Drop
Walkaide – Breakthrough Medical Treatment for Foot Drop
To find a Certified Orthotist in Canada go to:
http://www.pando.ca/member_search.php

Thank You
For more information or a free copy of this presentation, please contact Linda at lindalaakso@customorthotic.ca
www.customorthotic.ca

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