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Principles of foot and ankle orthoses
Published in Maneesh Bhatia, Essentials of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2021
The use of an FFO with a deep heel cup and a stabilising heel post to minimise movements should be considered as the first line of orthotic intervention. Should this not be enough, then the prescription of a heel cup, which is an orthosis made from polypropylene that encompasses the subtalar joint can be prescribed (Figure 4.7). These devices will require a change in footwear to accommodate the device. For patients who experience pain only with activity, an ankle brace is often a suitable recommendation.
Ankle injuries
Published in Sebastian Dawson-Bowling, Pramod Achan, Timothy Briggs, Manoj Ramachandran, Stephen Key, Daud Chou, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2014
Derek Park, Anthony Sakellariou, Dishan Singh
An ankle brace provides compression, limits movement and allows protected weightbearing. When acute pain subsides, ankle range-of-motion exercises, Achilles’ tendon stretching, peroneal strengthening and proprioceptive exercises should commence.
Ankle sprain bracing solutions and future design consideration for civilian and military use
Published in Expert Review of Medical Devices, 2022
Yingjun Zhao Dubuc, Brittney Mazzone, Adam J. Yoder, Elizabeth Russell Esposito, Tae Hoon Kang, Kenneth J. Loh, Shawn Farrokhi
Ankle brace designs for military use should also be different from those purposed for other dynamic activities, such as sports. Braces for military use should be able to sustain 100% of their functionality under extreme conditions while maintaining adequate comfort level. Service members undergoing training or deployment-related tasks usually have to wear their braces inside military boots, which can create a hot and humid environment. Similar situations can also apply to the outside-the-shoe type braces under extreme weather conditions. Materials that form the brace should be able to maintain their optimal mechanical properties under a large range of temperatures and humidity levels. There is currently a void of literature on testing protocols and results of bracing materials under extreme conditions. Moreover, prolonged wear time is usually expected before and/or after an injury; therefore, it is essential to ensure an acceptable comfort level for the brace to be worn for long-term use.