The Different Types Of Ankle Foot Orthosis

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When it comes to the topic of orthosis, there is a myriad of wrong information out there. In fact, there are people who post false information just to confuse and mislead their readers. Whatever the case, you should only rely on the most verifiable information on the web. AFOs are one of the subgenres of Pediatric orthosis. It is therefore important for you to get the correct information on this so that you can purchase the right product once you head to the store. In this article, we are going to cover the different types of AFOs and the role that they play in a patient’s life.   

Solid ankle AFOs

When looking at the solid ankle AFOs, you are basically looking at the plastic that is located on the ankle part of the bracelet. This type of bracelet has a plastic that comes in front of the patient’s natural ankle joint. The bracelet is designed to provide the patient with good support. This product will not only support the child while they walk, but also, it will increase their stability when standing and playing.  The sold ankle bracelet will be more supportive than the other types of ankle foot orthosis. This is given that they come with a support that does not reach the knee. The good thing is that many professionals can trim the plastic causing the unit to become a different type of ankle foot pediatric orthosis.  

Dynamic AFOs

Dynamic AFOs is the other type of AFOs to consider. This product is recognized buy the fact that it comes with an amazing feature that ensures that the user is well supported. The product takes the form of a hinged shape to offer more support to the child.  The articulated design means that the AFOs are able to move at the ankle point and this makes mobility easier. This product also allows the knee to move forward and backward more, which can further enhance movement of the wearer. This leads to increased mobility at the ankle.  The use of dynamic AFOs enables flexibility and mobility especially for young children.  Unfortunately, the term dynamic orthosis leaves the door wide open for different interpretations.  For clarity it is important for you to ask the doctor to state clearly what they mean with the term.

Molded AFOs

Molded AFOs is an ambiguous description of the product. What this actually means is that the pediatric orthosis product is made from the mold of a patient's leg or foot. In some quarters, this orthosis is referred to as molded ankle foot orthosis. This means that the product will fit exactly on the child’s legs.  In essence, the right acronym for this form of orthosis is MAFOs. However, this is not generally accepted in the world of orthosis. The generally accepted term for these products is customized AFOs. This will let the professional know what you are referring to without digging in deeper.

Conclusion

Pediatric orthosis is very important in the correction of different conditions on the feet of your children. However, when used correctly, orthosis will not only help your child in recovering from the conditions but also will improve mobility and make the child comfortable as they continue with their activities. The best thing is that pediatric orthosis products provide support and braces that make them comfortable. However, it is important for users to know the type of braces available as well as their uses so that they can derive much value from it.  By using the correct brace on your child, you will likely be able to get the best result. This is important as what you really want is the value of the product.

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