PF block, DF free
Recommended For:
Excess Plantarflexion/Toe Walking — Strong
Knee Hyperextension — Strong
Key Features
Custom-fabricated from cast or scan -- no plaster casts
Fully integrated padding
Proximal posterior
blocks plantarflexion, allows free dorsiflexion, and provides additional medial/lateral stability
Full wrap-around shell
for flexible control of foot position and alignment
Defined plantar surface contours
Indications
For patients who are younger/smaller.
For patients who have strong patterns of pronation or supination.
For patients who have excessive plantarflexion; very little voluntary control of the ankle, consistent toe walking.
For patients who have strong hyperextension of the knee.
This lighter weight brace should NOT be used to control excess dorsiflexion in a crouching patient.