Ankle Foot Orthotics .              Childrens Orthotics.                                       Work Orthotics.
Ankle Foot Orthotics (AFO's)       Richie Brace(Afo's). These are custom fabricated AFO(ankle foot orthosis)designed to treat  sport injuries as well as chronic conditions of the foot and ankle. With a contoured balanced orthotic footplate articulated to adjustable semi-rigid lower leg uprights,the Richie Brace is ideally suited to stabilise rotational forces at the midtarsal,subtalar and talo-crural joints. Modifications and enhancements are available to add further restriction of motion in the sagittal,frontal or transverse planes. It's lightweight design,low-profile design is preferred by patient's over traditional longer leg solid shell ankle foot orthoses. Clinical Indications. Drop Foot / Tarsal Coalition / Degenerative Arthritis. Sinus Tarsi Syndrome / Lateral Ankle Instability. Charcot Foot Deformity / Tibial Posterior Dysfunction. Peroneal Tendinopathy.
The full range of The Richie Braces(AFO's) in image above from(L to R). Richie Brace Standard. used to treat chronic Chronic Ankle Instability. Dynamic Assist. Used to treat Dropfoot / Post CVA and Polio / Peroneal Nerve Injury. Restricted Hinge Pivot. Used to treat Dropfoot with equinus / Dropfoot with spasticity . Restricted Hinge with Arch Suspender. Used to treat stage II or III PTTD with subluxed T-N joint. California AFO. Used to treat stage IV PTTD / Charcot Deformity . Richie Solid AFO. Used to treat Dropfoot with unstable knee.
Childrens Orthotics. Paediatric foot problems can appear early parents have to be alert for early developmental problems as children don'really complain when it comes to problems of there feet while standing or walking. The first signs usually to look out for are: *Excessive Toeing In or Out . *Flat foot . *Walking or Standing strangely. *Stumbling or Tripping easily. Help your children to get off to a good start. The early diagnoses of childrens foot problems particularly  in the first 3 years as feet are rapidly growing. Proper foot function is crucial to all childrenalso its important as the bones in a childs feet are soft and pliable and easily damaged by constricting shoes socks and even bedding. Proper and supportive footwear is essential. Toeing - Out. This is a condition inherited rather than anabnormal position difficulty. Sometimes children twist the legs bone (tibia)out to far by sitting in  "W" position or often over rotation in the hip. Toe - In. Caused usually when the unborn baby lies with feet pressed against womb the wrong way, it can be born with feet legs and hips turned inward.   Other causes are abnormal sitting and sleeping positions. Difficulty in walking is common with a child tripping and stumbling easy. Flat Foot. Many babies naturally appear flat footedthis will    disappear as the baby begins to stand and walk.   Children with flat foot may find walking difficult and hard for a child to keep up with other children cause of the added strain on the feet.   Specialised Paediatric Orthotics can addressany of the above problems.
Work  Orthotics. They are a specialised Orthotic designed to the needs and  requirements work activities places on the feet and body. These Orthotics are custom-made and made with the support and comfort required for anyone who wear safety footwear, workwear boot and wellingtons.    ________________________________