Thuasne TOWNSEND SpryStep Plus AFO Instruction Manual

Medical Professional Instruction Guide
Indications
These indications are biomechanical deficits that the
orthosis is intended to address. Assessment by a healthcare
professional is always recommended.
Fatigueable footdrop
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Footslap
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Footdrop
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Excessive plantarflexion
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during swing phase (second-
ary to weak dorsiflexors)
Weakness of the pretibial
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muscles <=3
Plantar flexor strength 3 or 4
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Mild knee instability during
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stance phase
Contraindications
These contraindications are pathological conditions the
orthosis was not intended to address. In some scenarios the
assessment of a trained CPO can override these suggestions.
Patients over 250lbs
•
(please call Thuasne USA
for custom options)
Moderate to severe
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spasticity of the foot
and ankle
Open ulcers of the foot,
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ankle or lower leg
Moderate to severe edema
•
Moderate to severe foot
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deformities
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Moderate knee instability
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during stance phase
Mild quadriceps weakness
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Excessive knee flexion
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during stance phase
(secondary to weak
plantarflexors)
Circumduction
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Vaulting
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High knee gait Hip hiking /
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contralateral trunk lean
Moderate to severe
•
ankle instabilities
Moderate to severe
•
fixed ankle varus or
valgus conditions
Non-correctable
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triplanar instability
Plantarflexion contracture
•
Running/high impact activ-
•
ities (please call Thuasne
USA for custom options)
SpryStep
Cautions
Risk of accident when driving a motor vehicle or machinery
•
when wearing SpryStep Plus is determined on a case by case
basis. Criteria include the type of fitting and the individual
abilities of the SpryStep Plus user
If the SpryStep is applied too tightly to the body it can result in
•
restricted blood flow or nerve palsy
SpryStep Plus can only be worn in appropriate footwear
•
(closed heel, closed toe, maximum heel height of 1")
Warranty
1 year warranty on carbon fiber portion of the AFO
•
6 month warranty for pad and strap
•
Warranty Limitations
Extreme squatting or kneeling.
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Loading a portion of the toe while
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climbing stairs or uneven surfaces
Product Disclaimer
This brace is a prescription product that should be used
in accordance with the directives of a physician as part of
a treatment plan for managing the patient's total health.
While this type of brace has proven beneficial to many
patients, outcomes will vary based on factors including
patient age, general health, and/or lack of compliance
with instructions for how to put on and use the product.
Because of variations in the health and condition of each
patient, Townsend Design also does not make any specific
recommendations regarding appropriate activities for the
user of this brace. You should IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE
USE of this brace if there is any abnormal redness that lasts
more than 10 minutes after removing the brace, or any skin
irritation, bruising, blistering or abrasion.
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Plus AFO
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