Selecting the Correct Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO)

Selecting the Correct Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO) - Orthotic Training: Episode 3

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Instructional video on the available options for Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO).
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0:00 Selecting the Correct Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO)
0:48 Patient Considerations
4:58 KAFO Considerations
5:51: Plastic Articulating Ankle KAFO
6:53: Carbon Fiber Non-Articulating Ankle KAFO
8:22 Reactive Locking/Unlocking KAFO
9:11 C-Brace
10:22 KAFO Suggestions
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This is the third episode of our Orthotic Selection and Training video series. This comprehensive series addresses the considerations to be weighed prior to bracing, as well as how to properly select, fit, and train patients using lower extremity braces. The series is made for rehabilitation professionals and is an excellent resource for patients and clinicians using lower extremity braces.
View the entire series here: • Orthotic Selection and...
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Instructor: David Lawrence, MSPT, AT-Ret
David is an internationally renowned rehabilitation professional and educator. In addition to treating patients, he delivers courses in the USA and abroad on knee, hip and foot pathologies, rehabilitation following limb amputation, and disabled sports and recreation. He is founder of The Gait Center, a walking focused physical therapy clinic located in Richmond, VA, USA, as well as the founder and Chief Executive Officer for Mission Gait.
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For more information on Mission Gait, visit our website at: www.MissionGait.org
Subscribe to our KZfaq channel at: / missiongait
This video is made possible because of our donors. Consider supporting our work at: www.missiongait.org/donate
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Пікірлер: 32

@user-qj7wn5we6d Жыл бұрын

Thank uou great video I learned a lot gave me a little hope.

@serhiibahdasariants7016 4 ай бұрын

thank you for this explainer! wounderful video!

@kamarmcdonald 7 ай бұрын

Thank u so much for giving me hope⚡️

@irishphilly 10 ай бұрын

Learn so much each video--even when it's not 'my' current need--for example, what other people might be facing in their day to day reminds me how vulnerable we all are--and being Kind is an option. Also, seeing KAFO, helps me to better analyze & devise language for my post-stroke AFO. I was touched here at the important distinctions made about being mindful of client's phases of adjustment to needing a device, period; then, to really assess the many variations in diagnosis, prognosis, lifestyle, location, etc. I'm still starry eyed seeing your videos that Anyone Else on Planet Earth recognizes & articulates the topics, +/or thinks creatively about Dr Obvious Things that have been driving me Insane. I live as an urban dweller Martian---with kind enough Earthlings, dictated to by insurance, in strangely separated Med/PT/Orthotic silo-ed offices---entirely detached from each other and zero connection to retail shoe stores. (A shoehorn?? A shoe size? A salesperson? ha ha ha ha) Honestly. What could possibly go wrong? Your vids are quiet, direct, informative, and convey the 'normalcy' of having adaptations. Thank you.

@MissionGait 10 ай бұрын

We are so glad you are finding our videos helpful!

@AhmadArifin-qv5dr 9 ай бұрын

Kafo kine angkle food orthosis tegnologi good, yes mr. my love you you genious doctor orthopedi thanyou full my indonesia

@chinchhaoet485 3 ай бұрын

ខ្ញុំចង់ទិញតើតម្លៃប៉ុន្មាន?

@asimilham6873 6 ай бұрын

Hey I just watch your video and thank you for that pls I want to ask you on how to get a KAFO for my child with CP because she is having difficulty in walking with a bending knee and a slight toe walking. Thanks I really need your advice.

@MissionGait 5 ай бұрын

Hello, we recommend visiting a local physical therapist with her!

@sarahjames1806 8 ай бұрын

Do KAFOs help the hips? I have ehlers danlos and have worn AFOs for 2 years. Since then my hips have gotten very unstable and i have subluxations with almost every step..

@MissionGait 8 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for contacting us. If you are seeking clinical guidance or specific information please email admin@missiongait.org. Please note that we do not treat patients and/or sell any products. If you would like to learn more about the Mission Gait Foundation please visit our website: www.missiongait.org

@wajidwave7832 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insightful video , I'm from India suffering from poliomeltis of lower limbs. I can walk wearing caliper, which I've using for more than 10 years. You have demonstrated number of calipers to custom fit the requirements. I'm not really sure I can afford it. If anything similar is available in India I would love to give a try

@MissionGait 8 ай бұрын

We are so glad you have found this video helpful! We hope you will check out more of our content.

@kassidyquintessaamaryllis6496 Жыл бұрын

For someone with elhers danlos and issues with hypermobility what type would you recommend for the least amount of muscle wasting

@MissionGait Жыл бұрын

Hello! To better understand the pros and cons of any brace, we recommend you check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zr6ToJqlmNK6qJ8.html However, we recommend you work with your local practitioner to determine the best option for you. The answer to your question is based on your joint laxity that could only be determined by a local hands on professional.

@rp81177 10 ай бұрын

@MissionGait I'm getting bilateral kafos, never worn braces in my life. I talked to a few people who wear them as well and they said over time i will lose muscle as well and become quite dependent on needing to wear them and won't be able to walk with out them. I have to get them due to bad knock knees/medial and lateral instability innmy knees and ankles, knee hyperextension. Is it true I'll lose some muscle and get dependent on them to point I can't walk with out them

@user-nl6pu8ly5i 9 ай бұрын

verry nice i love this but may i know how much is that

@MissionGait 9 ай бұрын

Hello! Unfortunately, we do not sell orthotics. We suggest you reach out to your physical therapist to inquire about pricing for one of these.

@SachivalayamC-pr7qv Жыл бұрын

Do have Branch in india

@DanielaPhillips-lf8ok 2 ай бұрын

Hello! I am an orthotics student and had recently heard of the term "follower joint" for a KAFO. Could you explain what a follower joint is and the purpose of that type of joint? Thank you so much!

@MissionGait Ай бұрын

Hi friend! Where did you hear that term? We are unfamiliar with it.

@dgetsitpopin96 Ай бұрын

@@MissionGait hello! I was able to clarify this term with a clinician and essentially it is a joint that’s purpose is to doesn’t lock and essentially “follow” or produce the same sagittal motion as the opposing knee joint. The idea was brought up for a case with a very young pediatric patient who needed offset , locking knee joints, but to decrease the weight of the AFO, to use only one locking knee and the other knee would just function as free motion.

@retudhakarey8071 Жыл бұрын

Price kya hua

@krisha600 Жыл бұрын

Why isn’t this channel subscribed by all Physio Therapy or occupation th students 🥲 Your channel is underrated but pls *keep up the good work*

@user-nw7lh8cw5t 10 ай бұрын

May I know this c brace how much it cost

@MissionGait 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately we do not sell products. We recommend you reach out to a local physical therapist to inquire about the price of one!

@ehsanshani7477 Ай бұрын

AOA please give me AFO for my son my son is 8 year old boy

@MissionGait Ай бұрын

We are sorry, we do not sell AFOs. We recommend talking to a trusted physician.

@ehsanshani7477 28 күн бұрын

@@MissionGait yes please guide me

@sanjeetasinha7706 9 ай бұрын

How can we talk

@MissionGait 9 ай бұрын

If you are seeking clinical guidance or specific information please email admin@missiongait.org. Please note that we do not treat patients and/or sell any products.