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A floor ground reaction afo frafo or grafo is a custom fabricated molded plastic device. Is the industry s leading manufacture. Current fabrication time for regular orders is 5 days rush orders go out in 3 days. Indications sink into excessive dorsiflexion through weakness.

Generally formed from polypropylene there are several variations on the grafo but all include an anterior shell which captures the tibia proximally. The walkon reaction afo achieves a natural gait pattern with normal heel strike. The secret is a polypropylene reinforcing strut that runs the length of the afo from the medial arch up the leg then back down to the lateral border of the heel. Includes footage and discussion of the entire bracing process.

This variation of the floor reaction afo offers exceptional triplanar control with less surface contact than other designs making it lighter weight and cooler. The carbon spring creates a controlled plantar flexion at the heel strike preventing foot slap. Narrated by the patient s orthotist don buethorn cpo owner of cascade dafo inc. Thank you cascade afo inc ll rihts resered 31.

You can now retake our free online courses and receive. Determining which style of brace is best the casting process brace fabrication initial fitting adjustments and evaluation of wear. A ground floor reaction ankle foot orthosis grafo or frafo is a type of custom fabricated molded plastic afo capable of triplanar control of the foot ankle complex. The carbon spring also is important in reducing energy expenditure by effectively absorbing energy.

Have a question about your ground reaction afo or frafo. Patient family resources. This device is used to control instabilities in the lower limb by maintaining proper alignment and controlling motion. In need of ce credits.

There are several designs of frafo s. This product video looks at the function and features of the custom fabricated dafo floor reaction. And cascade prosthetics orthotics. The two velcro straps make the walkon reaction easy to don and doff.