PLS AFO

Custom from Cast or Scan

  • Perfect for drop foot with mild medial-lateral deformities
  • Great option for patients with heel cord tightness or spasticity
  • Firm yet dynamic posterior strut
  • Controls mild hyperextension and helps stabilize the knee
  • Positions foot for safety during swing phase
  • Dampens heel strike and prevents foot slap
  • Flexes in the line of progression
  • Allows for a variety of footwear options

 The Posterior Element AFO provides unique features and options for maximum comfort and stability. It comes standard with a custom molded UCBL footplate which holds the heel in a corrected position while stabilizing the arch. It also includes a custom molded pretibial shell which can be used to provide a mild ground reaction force. This lightweight design provides the dynamic motion needed for a normal gait pattern. The Posterior Element is very customizable and has many options which are listed below.

If you are a patient and want to see if this is the right device for you, see your local practitioner or visit our clinic at Kinetic Research.

About the PLS AFO

PLS AFO Custom from Cast or Scan
Posterior or Step-through Cuff Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Pretibial Shell Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Choice of Strut Stiffness Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Choice of Footplate Stiffness Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Choice of AFO Height Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Medial/Lateral Flange Option Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Choice of Footplate Length Checkmark for Off the Shelf
UCBL or Flat Footplate Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Dorsum Wraps Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Choice of Ankle Alignment Checkmark for Off the Shelf
Choice of Color or Fabric Finish Checkmark for Off the Shelf