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Basic construction of articulated (hinged) ankle foot orthosis ✔Correct Answer-Hybrid,
hinged, or articulated AFOs are composed of a calf component that is separate from but
articulates w/ a foot plate
What are articulated AFOs often selected? ✔Correct Answer-Allow for free unrestricted
sagittal plane motion at the ankle while still limiting medial/lateral ankle motion
Modification added to articulate AFOs ✔Correct Answer-Posterior stop
DF stop
What's a posterior stop? ✔Correct Answer-Buttress on posterior aspect of AFO which stops
excessive PF
What's a DF stop? ✔Correct Answer-Typically a Velcro strap on the posterior aspect of the
AFO which limits excessive DF
Articulated AFOs are often prescribed when the __________ AFO provides too much rigidity
beyond what the patient needs ✔Correct Answer-Solid (SAFO)
Articulated AFOs are often prescribed when patients required ________ stability but are active
✔Correct Answer-Medial/lateral
Articulated AFOs are often prescribed for patients who have what common deficits (3)
✔Correct Answer-Spastic CP
Knee hyperextension
Correctable ankle equinus
Basic construction of posterior leaf spring AFO ✔Correct Answer-Flexible co-polymer
polypropylene or carbon fiber that typically allows for stored energy potential
Why are PLS AFOs often selected: ✔Correct Answer-To assist w DF and foot clearance during
swing phase
PLS AFOs are often prescribed when a pt has isolated weakness or paralysis of what muscle?
✔Correct Answer-DF
PLS AFOs are often prescribed for what NM condition? ✔Correct Answer-Mild spastic CP
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Basic construction of articulated (hinged) ankle foot orthosis ✔Correct Answer-Hybrid,
hinged, or articulated AFOs are composed of a calf component that is separate from but
articulates w/ a foot plate
What are articulated AFOs often selected? ✔Correct Answer-Allow for free unrestricted
sagittal plane motion at the ankle while still limiting medial/lateral ankle motion
Modification added to articulate AFOs ✔Correct Answer-Posterior stop
DF stop
What's a posterior stop? ✔Correct Answer-Buttress on posterior aspect of AFO which stops
excessive PF
What's a DF stop? ✔Correct Answer-Typically a Velcro strap on the posterior aspect of the
AFO which limits excessive DF
Articulated AFOs are often prescribed when the __________ AFO provides too much rigidity
beyond what the patient needs ✔Correct Answer-Solid (SAFO)
Articulated AFOs are often prescribed when patients required ________ stability but are active
✔Correct Answer-Medial/lateral
Articulated AFOs are often prescribed for patients who have what common deficits (3)
✔Correct Answer-Spastic CP
Knee hyperextension
Correctable ankle equinus
Basic construction of posterior leaf spring AFO ✔Correct Answer-Flexible co-polymer
polypropylene or carbon fiber that typically allows for stored energy potential
Why are PLS AFOs often selected: ✔Correct Answer-To assist w DF and foot clearance during
swing phase
PLS AFOs are often prescribed when a pt has isolated weakness or paralysis of what muscle?
✔Correct Answer-DF
PLS AFOs are often prescribed for what NM condition? ✔Correct Answer-Mild spastic CP
