What does Prafo stand for?
What does Prafo stand for?
Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis
The term PRAFO® stands for Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis – a family of ankle-foot orthotic devices manufactured by Anatomical Concepts Inc and developed since 1995 to be extremely versatile and suitable for many applications. (
Can you walk in a Prafo boot?
Do not attempt to walk with the PRAFO unless it has a walking base attached to it or you have a cast shoe to wear over the PRAFO. You could slip and fall without the above.
How do you use Prafo boots?
Application
- With most patients, range the foot into dorsiflexion to at least a neutral position.
- Place the lower leg in the device with the foot in full contact with the footplate and the calf in even contact with the calf section.
- Secure the straps over the foot and then secure the top calf strap.
What is an AFO boot?
The AFO Boot aims to increase the available range of motion, active and/or passive at the ankle joint, improve and maintain functional alignment of the ankle and foot, and to increase range of motion and mobility.
Can you walk in a Podus boot?
The Comfy Multi Podus Boot for Foot and Ankle is available with an ambulatory base to enable the wearer to walk naturally, or with extra side straps and ankle support.
What is AFO brace?
An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is used to improve walking patterns by reducing, preventing or limiting movement of the lower leg and foot and by supporting weak muscles. They are also used to maintain joint alignment, accommodate deformity and to help reduce spasticity.
What is a multi Podus boot used for?
Multi-podis boots are often used after foot or ankle surgery, or when the foot or ankle should not be moved. The multi-podis boot keeps the foot in a flexed position. This is important because it helps prevent the foot from getting stuck in a dropped position (called foot drop).
What does prafo stand for?
The term PRAFO® stands for Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis – a family of ankle-foot orthotic devices manufactured by Anatomical Concepts Inc and developed since 1995 to be extremely versatile and suitable for many applications. The “original” PRAFO 650 design with a “Pad and Strap” kit.
What is prafo®orthosis used for?
orthosis creates an air space around the back of the heel, alleviating pressure and preventing heel ulcers. A second reason for the use of a PRAFO®orthosis is to position the foot. While lying down, a person usually has the foot pointed downward at the ankle and this is called plantar flexion.
What are prafo® ankle foot orthotics?
The term PRAFO® stands for Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis – a family of ankle-foot orthotic devices manufactured by Anatomical Concepts Inc and developed since 1995 to be extremely versatile and suitable for many applications.
What is the prafo 650 custom AFO?
The Prafo 650 Custom AFO is ergonomically designed foot plate allows its Kodel liner to be changed easily without tools. Its integral, securely fastened Vibram walking base provides a shoe-type surface for ambulatory patients. Its calf and foot segments can be custom-modified to accommodate patient physiology.
