• Richie OTC Dynamic Assist

  • "A dorsiflexion-assist AFO for Dropfoot* Conditions"

  • DESCRIPTION:

    The Richie Dynamic Assist Brace is a custom articulated ankle-foot-orthosis with two spring-like hinges, medial and lateral, to provide up to 15 degrees of dorsoflexion of the foot at the ankle joint during the swing phase of gait.

    Clinical Indications:


    The Richie Dynamic Assist Brace is indicated for the stabilization of the foot and ankle in patients with weakness of the dorsiflexor and evertor musces of the the lower leg. This presentation may be the result of:

    • Post CVA (stroke)
    • Mild Muscular Dystrophy
    • Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
    • Post Spinal Cord Surgery
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Features:

    • Pre-fabricated contoured orthotic footplate
    • Anatomic Ankle Axis Hinge Placement
    • Semi-rigind lower limb supports
    • Tamarack® flexural ankle joints
  • Benefits:

    • Dynamic dorsiflexion-assist
    • Control of varus/valgus alignment of the foot
    • Pure, unrestricted sagittal ankle motion
    • Optimal shoe fit
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