Foot of the Week – Episode 18 – Toe Off
In this week’s video blog, we compare the differences between braces designed for toe off and braces designed for drop foot.
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Step-Smart Testimonial – Drop Foot Solution for Active lifestyle
In this video testimonial, you hear from a drop foot patient who has tried many AFO’s and “drop foot braces” over the years and finally found the Step-Smart brace.
Foot of the Week – Episode 17 – Drop Foot AFO Comparison and testimonial
In this video episode of “Foot of the Week”, we talk to a drop foot patient who has been using the dorsi-strap or x-strap (similar to the freedom walk, Foot up, or steady strider).
Foot of the Week – Episode 16 – Blaze AFO refurbishment
In this week’s episode, we show an example of a Blaze AFO refurbishment.
Foot of the Week – Episode 15 – Ankle Foot Orthosis Straps
In this Week’s vblog, we talk about the use of the term orthotic and how it is more than just a word to describe the Foot orthotic but also the AFO or Ankle Foot Orthosis.
Foot of the Week – Episode 14 – Foot Drop Brace refurbishment
In this episode, we demonstrate how we can refurbish an old AFO, in particular, the Step-Smart AFO.
Foot of the Week – Episode 13 – Leather Gauntlet AFO
In this week’s episode, we demonstrate how simple it is to put the Schooner Gauntlet style AFO on the foot and in the shoe.
Foot of the Week – Episode 12 – Drop Foot Treatment
In this week’s episode, we demonstrate how the Step-Smart brace (treatment) for drop foot can be adjusted to track better on the leg.
Foot of the Week – Episode 11 – Drop Foot brace comparison
A patient came in today with a set of braces that weren’t working for her and we took a look at each one of them. And wanted to share our findings with you.
What shoes work with the Step-Smart drop foot AFO Brace?
We took a trip to Lamey Wellehan Shoes (Maine’s Oldest Shoe Store Chain) with Insightful Products owner Ian to try out the Step-Smart AFO with many shoe types.
