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What is the function of a T-Strap attached to the medial side of the shoe?
What is the function of a T-Strap attached to the medial side of the shoe?
- Varus correction
- Ankle movement restriction
- Valgus correction (correct)
- Foot drop compensation
Which component features a rigid plastic material with protective foam over the malleolus?
Which component features a rigid plastic material with protective foam over the malleolus?
- Calf Bands
- Buckled Insert (correct)
- Uprights
- T-Straps
In what way do Uprights and Calf Bands contribute to an orthosis?
In what way do Uprights and Calf Bands contribute to an orthosis?
- Compensating for weak dorsiflexors
- Adding rigidity and securing to the limb (correct)
- Allowing ankle movement
- Resisting plantarflexion at heel strike
What is the main function of a Posterior Leaf Spring AFO?
What is the main function of a Posterior Leaf Spring AFO?
What is the most common indication for using a Posterior Leaf Spring AFO?
What is the most common indication for using a Posterior Leaf Spring AFO?
Which type of design features a narrow calf shell allowing ankle movement at the junction with the shoe insert?
Which type of design features a narrow calf shell allowing ankle movement at the junction with the shoe insert?
What is the function of the Spiral Calf Shell described in the text?
What is the function of the Spiral Calf Shell described in the text?
What is the distinguishing feature of the Hemispiral Upright design mentioned in the text?
What is the distinguishing feature of the Hemispiral Upright design mentioned in the text?
Which feature distinguishes the Solid Ankle design mentioned in the text from other designs?
Which feature distinguishes the Solid Ankle design mentioned in the text from other designs?
What is the function of the AFO with Flange described in the text?
What is the function of the AFO with Flange described in the text?