Thuasne TOWNSEND SpryStep Max AFO Instruction Manual

Medical Professional Instruction Guide
IIndications
These indications are biomechanical deficits the orthosis
is intended to address. The assessment of a healthcare
professional is always recommended.
Excessive dorsiflexion during
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stance phase (due to weak
plantar flexors)
Mild, Moderate or
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pronounced knee instability
during stance face phase
Excessive knee flexion during
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stance phase (secondary to
weak plantar flexors)
Contraindications
These contra-indications are pathological conditions that
the orthosis was not intended to address, but in some
scenarios the assesment of a healthcare professionnal
can override these suggestions.
Patients over 250lbs (please
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call Thuasne USA for custom
options)
Moderate to severe spasticity
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of the foot and ankle
Open ulcers of the foot,
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ankle or lower leg
Moderate to severe edema
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Moderate to severe foot
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deformities
Moderate to severe ankle
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Cautions
Risk of accident when driving a motor vehicle or machinery
•
when wearing SpryStep Max is determined on a case by
case basis. Criteria include the type of fitting (clinical picture,
fitting) and the individual abilities of the SpryStep Max user.
If the SpryStep is applied too tightly to the body it can result in
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restricted blood flow or nerve palsy
SpryStep Max can only be worn in appropriate footwear
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(closed heel, closed toe, maximum heel height of 1").
Warranty
1 year warranty on carbon fiber portion of the AFO
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6 month warranty for pad and strap
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L-0096 REV. A
Quadricep weakness
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Pain in movement towards
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dorsiflexion
Partial foot amputation
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(most proximal level is
Chopart)
Foot drop
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Foot slap
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instabilities
Moderate to severe fixed
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ankle varus or valgus
conditions
Non-correctable triplanar
•
instability
Plantarflexion contracture
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Running/high impact
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activities (please call
Thuasne USA for custom
options)
SpryStep
Warranty Limitations
Extreme squatting or kneeling.
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Loading a portion of the toe plate
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while 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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Max AFO
®
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TOWNSEND DESIGN
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