Turbomed Xtern AFO

This is the replacement for Turbomed FS3000 AFO

It will allow running, walking, hiking in mountain as long and as far as you want without any discomforts. This ankle foot orthosis (AFO), was tested in many conditions, during many marathons, triathlons, endurance activities and adventures in the wild Canadian backcountry. Unlike conventional foot drop brace, it can be fit on high hiking footwear, winter or safety boots.

This device controls foot drop and allow easy plantarflexion in order to keep maximal ankle range of motion and calf muscle strength.

It is affix totally outside the shoe to maximize comfort and prevent skin breakdown, rubbing injuries to the foot. It can be changed from shoe to another in a few seconds.

Features and Benefits:

• Exoskeleton Design Fits onto the Outside of the Shoe
• No Skin Contact with Foot or Ankle
• Energy Return due to patented design
• Easily Conforms to Uneven Ground and Slopes
• Highly Durable Thermoplastic (2 year warranty)
• Heat Adjustable (to change width and dorsiflexion strength)
• Easily Transferable from Shoe to Shoe
• Symmetrical Design, Fits both Right & Left Foot
• Easily Positioned to Invert or Evert the Foot if Required

Can be used with:

• Trainers/Running Shoes
• Lace and Velcro-Fastening Shoes/Boots
• Walking Shoes/Boots
• Safety Work Boots/shoes
• Dress Shoes
• Sandals

Clinical Indications:

• Drop Foot & Dorsiflexion Weakness
• Peroneal Nerve Injury
• Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT)
• Stroke (CVA)Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
• Motor Neuropathy
• Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Clinical Limitation:

• Inappropriate Footwear
• Gross Fixed Deformities of the Foot and Ankle
• Severe Spasticity (Hypertonicity)