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What is the main function of a Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker Boot (CROW Boot)?
What is the main function of a Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker Boot (CROW Boot)?
- Support the knee and correct foot alignment
- Reduce muscle tone in the calf
- Improve hip joint mobility
- Control the foot/ankle and offload pressure (correct)
Which type of AFO is used mainly for fractures of the tibia and/or fibula or when the ankle needs complete off-loading?
Which type of AFO is used mainly for fractures of the tibia and/or fibula or when the ankle needs complete off-loading?
- Off the Shelf AFO (correct)
- Tone Reducing AFO
- Conventional AFO
- KAFO
What is the main function of a Tone Reducing AFO?
What is the main function of a Tone Reducing AFO?
- Correct knee joint alignment
- Reduce muscle tone by stretching muscles (correct)
- Improve hip joint stability
- Control the foot/ankle and offload pressure
Which type of joint has an axis placed posterior to the line of uprights?
Which type of joint has an axis placed posterior to the line of uprights?
Which lower extremity orthotic combines an AFO section with a knee joint and thigh section?
Which lower extremity orthotic combines an AFO section with a knee joint and thigh section?
What is the main purpose of a Mild Rocker Sole in lower extremity orthotics?
What is the main purpose of a Mild Rocker Sole in lower extremity orthotics?
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 purpose of a Negative Heel Rocker in lower extremity orthotics?
What is the purpose of a Negative Heel Rocker in lower extremity orthotics?
Which design encourages faster rollover in terminal stance for AFOs?
Which design encourages faster rollover in terminal stance for AFOs?
Which type of AFO is typically worn on the lower leg and foot, designed to correct and support ankle and foot issues?
Which type of AFO is typically worn on the lower leg and foot, designed to correct and support ankle and foot issues?
In what scenario is a Double Rocker Sole most useful for patients?
In what scenario is a Double Rocker Sole most useful for patients?
Which type of AFO is typically prescribed for cases where control is needed in the sagittal plane and the subtalar joint?
Which type of AFO is typically prescribed for cases where control is needed in the sagittal plane and the subtalar joint?
What is the main function of the Anterior Shell Jointed AFO?
What is the main function of the Anterior Shell Jointed AFO?
Which AFO type assists in dorsiflexion during the swing phase?
Which AFO type assists in dorsiflexion during the swing phase?
What does the Posterior Leaf Spring AFO (PLS AFO) resist during the loading response?
What does the Posterior Leaf Spring AFO (PLS AFO) resist during the loading response?
In what circumstances is the Anterior Shell Rigid AFO indicated?
In what circumstances is the Anterior Shell Rigid AFO indicated?
Which type of AFO stops both plantar flexion and dorsiflexion and also limits knee flexion?
Which type of AFO stops both plantar flexion and dorsiflexion and also limits knee flexion?
