A BETTER SOLUTION FOR FOOT DROP

Lighter than a Short Leg Metal Brace More Comfortable and More Compact Than an Ankle Foot Orthotic (AFO)

U.S. Patent Number 7,666,158

While the AFO focuses on ankle rotation (or ankle stability) in order to get the foot to lift and
create a "heel to toe" gait, the DFO focuses on movement of the
dorsal muscle that is located on the top of the foot.

The goal of the DFO is to lift the foot and hold the foot tightly in position, thereby creating a comfortable "Heel to Toe" gait.  This also allows the individual to freely move the foot from side to side (whereas this would be difficult or impossible with an AFO).  Once the foot is held in position, the individual can later adjust the tightness of the laces (just as they would tighten the laces of a shoe for a more comfortable fit.).  The individual can also easily remove and replace the shoe by untying and unwrapping the laces from the Speed Lace (or D-Hook).

The DFO is made with a rigid, sturdy plastic cuff.
The cuff has to be rigid in order to withstand the tension associated with the muscles.
The cuff is lined with padding for comfort.
The cuff has 2 D-type hooks for speed lacing the 2nd set of laces around,
similar to tying high top boot laces.


-- No more slipping and sliding.  No more plastic sticking to your leg.
-- No more flimsy products that fail to work
-- Sturdy, Discrete, and Less obvious to others.
-- Easily Remove & Replace shoes in the company of others.
-- Can be worn with more versatile, stylish shoes (with shoe laces)
-- Comes in a variety of colors
-- Comes in a variety of sizes to fit the circumference of the lower leg
-- No need for a larger shoe size
-- Device does not fit inside of a shoe (worn outside of shoe on the lower limb)
-- Less pressure to skin beneficial to diabetes patients
-- Wear with confidence to the office, church or other dress up function
 

With modifications, many patients with handicaps, muscular dystrophy, diabetes and stroke can continue to work and live almost normal lives. One of the drawbacks for these patients are the need to wear professional attire while also requiring a casual comfortable shoe. Dorsal Foot Orthosis many benefits to patients.

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Phone:   (615) 537-2494
Toll Free:  1-866-236-3274

Email: dorsalfootorthosis@yahoo.com

Contact us By Mail:
Jacobsen
d/b/a Dorsal Foot Orthosis
938 Tyree Springs Road
White House, TN 37188


U.S. Patent Number 7,666,158