Adult Orthotics
The loss of normal function can be a devastating blow to you and your family when disease, injury, or disability hits. You may not be able to comfortably and efficiently get about, unable to function or take care of yourself or your family, unable to enjoy life to its fullest. If this disability affects the arms, legs, or back, an orthotic device, also called a brace, may be required to provide protection. In several types and fabrics, Orthoses come.
They can be either prefabricated or custom made, lightweight or heavy-duty, basic or complex. There are several choices and characteristics to consider, and it takes a highly qualified person to analyze the situation correctly and formulate a strategy for the best outcome. This clinician is called an orthotics, and there is a high standard of education and preparation for the best orthotics. We only hire ABC accredited or board-eligible practitioners at Sai, Inc.
TAMARACK FLEXURE ANKLE JOINT
The medial and lateral joint axes are co-aligned by Tamarack Joint Selves. The special inner filament center of high strength avoids elongation and ensures precise hinging action. In the case of patients with:
• Foot drop
• Flaccidity at Ankle during support
Available in 3 different sizes
TAMARACK DORSIFLEXION-ASSIST FLEXURE ANKLE JOINT
Similar to conventional metal dorsi-assist ankle joints, the biassed design provides motion assist control.
In the case of patients with:
• Mild/ Moderate Spasticity or Drop foot
• Dorsiflexors Weakness
Available in six different sizes with three durometers, i.e. 75, 85 & 95, to provide the patients with the necessary amount of motion assistance.
TAMARACK VARIABLE ASSIST ANKLE JOINT
The Tamarack assist variable enables the practitioner to change joint moments to any value from zero to almost three times what is possible with the regular installation.
• When greater adjustability or angular range of motion is required
• High plantar Flexure tones (mild contracture) needs gradual corrective adjustment.
To prevent AFO from changing regularly after corrections
TAMARACK CLEVISPHERE ANKLE JOINT
The Clevisphere ankle joint is an adjustable free-motion stop ankle joint featuring a spherical wing that can rotate within a 24 conical range around any axis and provides automatic co-alignment of the medical and lateral joint axes. In the case of patients with:
- Flexible location of Varus / Valgus during gait or drop foot.
- Flaccidity during help and tibial torsions at Ankle.
It comes only in adult sizes.
CAMBER AXIS HINGE ANKLE JOINT
- The Camber Axis Hinge Ankle Joint provides patients with variable ranges of movement or fixed ankle positioning.
- A durable joint of stainless steel that removes the need for rear stops.
- Variable degrees of control from fixed ankle to restricted movement of planter or dorsiflexion are permitted by color code keys.
Available in three sizes.
Can be used at other joint locations.
SCOTTY FREE MOTION ANKLE JOINT
Scotty is an ankle joint made of free motion stainless steel.
In the case of patients with:
• Mild mediolateral instability
• Flexible Varus/Valgus position and foot drop
Available in two sizes: 780 L – Large with a length of 76mm 780 S – Small with a length of 64mm
OKLAHOMA ANKLE JOINT
In order to construct a free motion AFO, Oklahoma is a cost-effective process. When used with a posterior stop set, the AFO is applied to motion control.
In the case of patients with:
• Mild Mediolateral Ankle instability
• Mild Ankle spasticity or Drop Foot
Available in 5 sizes with Polypropylene or Nylon (High Density)
WHAT MAKES THE UNLOADER ONE® SO UNIQUE?
A new design for OA bracing began to be created by inventors in 1986.
The 3-Point Leverage System is born.
The idea was that, when the counter force of a diagonal Dynamic Force Strap ® was applied, the upper and lower shells of the brace frame would serve as leverage arms by applying a valgus bend to a single, medial upright. This would alleviate pressure, unloading weight from the medial compartment of the knee. The first survey. A pioneering research review, after consultation with the medical community, investigates the effectiveness of
Lateral and medial hinge positioning was performed to treat medial OA. Ultimately, this research concluded that medial valgus bracing resulted in considerable pain relief. These new custom knee braces is introduced with a scientifically proven approach and patents in place. This viable alternative for the treatment of uni-compartmental knee osteoarthritis rapidly gained traction. Eventually, lateral hinge positioning was used to treat the symptoms of the lateral compartment. The new Unloader brace was used across the globe by the mid-’90s and the term Unloader became synonymous OA knee bracing.
The latest technology: The One Unloader. Since its beginning, Unloader One has become the most important redesign of the Unloader concept. Unloader One is available in both custom and OTS versions and provides a new twist to the standard 3-Point Leverage System. The brace has a flexible upright and the counterforce is spread through two points of contact by Dual Dynamic Force Braces. Ossur Sensil ® Silicone Technology Unloader One provides superior unloading capacity and reduced chance of migration with a ratcheting dynamic force control system and padding. The Unloader One, while increasing the unloading power and enhancing comfort and compliance, has been simplified to half of its previous weight.
THE 3- POINT LEVERAGE SYSTEM
The 3-point leverage device, consisting of a single upright plus diagonal dynamic force strapstm, is the fundamental component of unloader osteoarthritis knee braces.
