Floor Reaction Brace

Generally formed from polypropylene there are several variations on the grafo but all include an anterior shell which captures the tibia proximally.

Floor reaction brace. Ankle foot orthosis plastic rigid anterior tibial section floor reaction custom fabricated contains all text of procedure or modifier long descriptions. A floor reaction afo places the extension force closer to the knee than other afo s and uses a rigid anterior shell with padding. For more topics in. Knee extension is encouraged through floor reaction when range of motion at the knee and hip is available.

As of 2013 this field contains the consumer friendly descriptions for the ama cpt codes. We created the dafo guide to brace selection as a useful tool to match patient needs to available brace styles. This video describes its parts principle of fro uses advantages and disadvantages. Apply long cotton sock or stockinette to leg 2.

How to use this guide. Like many afo designs the grafo improves frontal plane stability and is. Foot and ankle positions are uncomfortable and limit function. If the floor reaction afo has a detachable anterior panel loosen the straps on the side of the panel 3.

Indications sink into excessive dorsiflexion through weakness. Match the level of involvement. Floor reaction orthosis is a revolutionary orthoses. Positioning or limited ambulation.

Thanks to its special design the walkon reaction also supports the knee joint. A brace includes rigid and semirigid devices used for the purpose of supporting a weak or deformed body member or restricting or eliminating motion in a diseased or injured part of the body. When the foot muscles are impaired you can benefit fromthe high energy return of the orthosis which is activated during the rollover motion of the foot. Individuals with dorsiflexion weakness can rediscover an active lifestyle with the ottobock walkon reaction afo ankle foot orthosis by ottobock it s similar to the original walkon with a couple distinctive changes to increase knee response.

Download the dafo guide. Is the industry s leading manufacture. This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated dafo floor reaction. A ground floor reaction ankle foot orthosis grafo or frafo is a type of custom fabricated molded plastic afo capable of triplanar control of the foot ankle complex.

This results in a more natural gait pattern.