The Richie Dynamic Assist Brace is a pre-fabricated ankle-foot-orthosis with two spring-like hinges, medial and lateral, to provide up to 15 degrees of dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint during the swing phase of gait.
Clinical Indications:
The Richie Dynamic Assist Brace is indicated for the stabilization of the foot and ankle in patients with weakness of the dorsiflexor and evertor muscles of the lower leg. This presentation may be the result of:
Post CVA (stroke)
Mild Muscular Dystrophy
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
Post Spinal Cord Surgery
Diabetic Neuropathy
Features:
Pre-fabricated contoured orthotic footplate
Anatomic Ankle Axis Hinge Placement
Semi-rigid lower limb supports
Tamarack® flexural ankle joints
Benefits:
Dynamic dorsiflexion-assist
Control of varus/valgus alignment of the foot
Pure, unrestricted sagittal ankle Motion
Optimal shoe fit
Brace is indicated for patients with:
Partial or complete dropfoot
Brace CAN be used if patient has:
Adducto-varus foot deformity
Diabetic Charcot deformity without severe equinus
Body weight over 200 pounds
Brace is NOT indicated for patients with:
Spasticity of plantar flexors or invertor muscle groups
Moderate to severe weakness of plantarflexors
Severe equinus (ankle dorsiflexion zero degrees or less)
Unstable knee
