Ultraflex USS Pediatric AFO Joint is useful for making customized ankle supports to help with walking problems, weak muscles, and unstable joints, which can make moving around easier. These supports are firm and not meant for stretching.
Improved Mobility: Addressing gait deviation, muscle and joint weakness, and instability, the custom ankle orthoses crafted with this joint facilitate increased mobility, allowing patients to move with greater ease and confidence.
Enhanced Support: The joint offers adjustable muscle augmentation, providing support to key muscles like the tibialis anterior and gastroc-soleus throughout the gait cycle. This targeted support improves stability and reduces the risk of falls or further injury.
Customized Stability: With the ability to selectively augment and support specific muscle groups, the orthotic joint ensures stability tailored to each patient's needs. This customization optimizes their response to ground reaction forces, enhancing overall stability during movement.
Unrestricted Motion: While restraining excessive range of motion, the joint allows natural movement patterns, offering a balance between stability and mobility. This feature enables patients to move freely without feeling restricted by their orthoses.
Smooth Roll-over: By facilitating a natural roll-over motion, the joint contributes to improved biomechanics of the knee-ankle-foot complex. This smoother movement not only enhances walking efficiency but also potentially reduces fatigue and discomfort associated with abnormal gait patterns.
Assisted Foot Clearance: During the swing phase of gait, the joint assists in foot clearance, ensuring a smooth and unobstructed movement trajectory. This reduces the risk of tripping or stumbling, promoting safer ambulation for the wearer.
Ease of Adjustment: Simple set screw adjustments allow for easy customization of restraint levels, enabling orthotists to fine-tune the orthoses according to individual patient requirements. This ensures optimal performance and comfort for each wearer.