What is an Allard brace?
Allard AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) has a unique series of products adults and children. An Allard AFO is an orthosis that helps to lift the foot upwards during the swing phase to create a better gait pattern and contribute to a better floor reaction response in the step.
What is a Blue ROCKER afo?
BlueROCKER® is identical in shape and design as ToeOFF® but offers more rigid orthotic control. Developed primarily for bilateral foot drop patients and those with more involved pathologies. Usually the preferred orthosis to be used in conjunction with a socket and toe filler for management of partial foot amputations.
Are rocker shoes good for foot drop?
#2 SHOES WITH A NEGATIVE ROCKER SOLE MBT and other rocker style shoes are trendy with exercise fans but they are also great for people with foot-drop. Look for shoes with a negative heel rocker where the load from the forefoot is removed and relocated to the mid foot and rear foot.
What is the purpose of rocker bottom shoes?
Rocker soles may replace regular soles on any style of footwear. Some rocker bottom shoes are purpose built to reduce the function or replace the lost function of a joint. For example, a person with a hallux rigidus (stiff big toe) may use a rocker bottom shoe to replace the flexion lost at the metatarsal joint.
Are rocker shoes bad for you?
But walking—and running—in rocker-soled shoes also comes with drawbacks and risks, which are primarily related to the way they alter balance. Some studies suggest rocker soles can negatively affect wearers’ balance and in some may even increase the risk for falls and injury.
Are rocker soles bad for you?
Are rocker shoes bad for your knees?
Conclusions: Rocker-soled shoes significantly reduced peak KAM when compared with non-rocker-soled shoes, without a concomitant change in KFM, and thus may potentially reduce medial knee joint loading. However, KAM parameters in the rocker-soled shoes remained significantly higher than those during barefoot walking.
Are rocker shoes good for ankle arthritis?
RB shoes have a curved sole in the toe to heel direction that may alleviate joint pain by reducing ankle range of motion (ROM)….
| Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle Osteoarthritis Healthy Ankles | Device: Rocker bottom shoe Device: Ankle foot orthosis Device: Standard walking shoe | Not Applicable |
Can a bluerocker brace be used with Chopart?
BlueROCKER® can also be used for partial foot amputations, most proximal level is Chopart. BlueROCKER® is also the preferred brace to combine with COMBO™ for the use of Hyperextension in the knee. These are only guidelines for product selection based on various patient conditions.
What are the benefits of the bluerocker AFO?
The BlueROCKER® was primarily developed for bilateral patients and those with more involved pathology. The extra stability will improve both balance and posture and give the wearer greater security, especially individuals with weak quadriceps and calf muscles.
Can a bluerocker be used for a foot amputation?
The extra stability will improve both balance and posture and give the wearer greater security, especially individuals with weak quadriceps and calf muscles. BlueROCKER® can also be used for partial foot amputations, most proximal level is Chopart.
Is the bluerocker toeoff the same as the toeoff?
BlueROCKER is identical in shape and design as the standard ToeOFF but offers more rigid orthotic control. The extra stability will improve both balance and posture and give the wearer greater security, especially individuals with weak quadriceps muscles.