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What is the purpose of the Heel-to-toe Rocker Sole AFO?
What is the purpose of the Heel-to-toe Rocker Sole AFO?
Which type of AFO has a significant rocker angle at the toe with little or no angle at the heel?
Which type of AFO has a significant rocker angle at the toe with little or no angle at the heel?
What is the main function of an Anterior Shell AFO?
What is the main function of an Anterior Shell AFO?
Which type of AFO has a rigid design and is more focused on ground reaction?
Which type of AFO has a rigid design and is more focused on ground reaction?
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What is a common feature of a Double Rocker AFO?
What is a common feature of a Double Rocker AFO?
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Which type of AFO increases offloading of the forefoot as more weight is shifted to the midfoot and hindfoot?
Which type of AFO increases offloading of the forefoot as more weight is shifted to the midfoot and hindfoot?
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Which knee joint design is specifically designed to promote full knee extension?
Which knee joint design is specifically designed to promote full knee extension?
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Which mechanical-thermoplastic ankle stirrup and cam rod design allows free knee flexion in swing?
Which mechanical-thermoplastic ankle stirrup and cam rod design allows free knee flexion in swing?
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What feature distinguishes the Swing Phase Lock 2 (Fillauer) from other designs in terms of when it locks and unlocks?
What feature distinguishes the Swing Phase Lock 2 (Fillauer) from other designs in terms of when it locks and unlocks?
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Which design uses a mechanical block within the joint to prevent motion?
Which design uses a mechanical block within the joint to prevent motion?
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What distinguishes the GX Knee (Becker) design from others in terms of functionality during the stance phase?
What distinguishes the GX Knee (Becker) design from others in terms of functionality during the stance phase?
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Which design is characterized by being electromechanical?
Which design is characterized by being electromechanical?
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What is the purpose of the anterior shell AFO rigid design?
What is the purpose of the anterior shell AFO rigid design?
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Which condition is the posterior shell rigid AFO primarily designed to treat?
Which condition is the posterior shell rigid AFO primarily designed to treat?
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What is the main function of a rocker in orthotic devices?
What is the main function of a rocker in orthotic devices?
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When is a custom-molded KO typically used?
When is a custom-molded KO typically used?
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Which orthosis is specifically designed to prevent the maltracking of patella?
Which orthosis is specifically designed to prevent the maltracking of patella?
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What is the main function of a hip abduction orthosis like Atlanta/Scottish-Rite?
What is the main function of a hip abduction orthosis like Atlanta/Scottish-Rite?
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Which orthosis would be suitable for a patient with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Which orthosis would be suitable for a patient with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
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True or False: The bilateral HKAFO with lumbosacral orthosis attachment is very restrictive and cumbersome.
True or False: The bilateral HKAFO with lumbosacral orthosis attachment is very restrictive and cumbersome.
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