Thuasne SpryStep Flex Posterior Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis

SpryStep^® Flex is a dynamic orthosis designed for individuals with foot drop. 
Its innovative design provides flexibility and energy return, ensuring comfort and improved mobility. 
Suitable for active users, it fits most shoes and can be customized to meet individual needs.

SpryStep^® Flex is designed to help individuals with foot drop syndrome, a condition that makes it difficult to lift the front part of the foot. 
This dynamic ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) can be really dedicated to patients whose experiencing fatigueable foot drop, foot slap, or other gait irregularities. 
The orthosis features an optimised spiral curve and a proprietary material blend that offer superior flexibility and energy return, making it suitable for high-activity users such as runners and hikers.

Key benefits of the SpryStep^® Flex include:

• Enhanced Flexibility: The specific spiral design and material composition enhance flexibility and energy return, reducing fatigue and improving gait efficiency.
• Customizable Fit: The trimmable forefoot section ensures a fit for various foot sizes and shapes.
• Lightweight and Durable: Made from high-quality composite materials, the SpryStep^® Flex is both lightweight and robust, ensuring long-lasting performance and comfort.
• Active Lifestyle: Designed for the most active patients, it supports running, hiking, and other vigorous activities.

The SpryStep^® Flex is available in sizes XS to XL, catering to a wide range of patients. The orthosis is also available in right and left versions to match individual needs. It is classified as a Class I medical device and adheres to all relevant regulatory standards.

Patient profile

• Neurological
• Adult
• Active Lifestyle

Specifications

Indications

• Biomechanical deficits of neurological, traumatic or muscular origin.
  
• Weak dorsiflexors.
  
• Fatigueable footdrop.
  
• Footdrop.
  
• Footslap.
  
• Circumduction.
  
• Vaulting (plantarflexion of the contralateral ankle joint).
  
• High knee gait.
  
• Hip hiking/contralateral trunk bending.
  
• SpryStep® Flex is intended for patients with greater strength and for increased
  dynamic activities (fast walking, running).

Contraindications

• Do not use the product if the diagnosis has not been confirmed.
  
• Do not apply the product in direct contact with broken skin.
  
• Do not use in the event of known allergy to any of the components.
  
• Do not use for patients weighing > 120 kg (250 lbs).
  
• Severe loss of sensation in the lower limb.
  
• Open ulcers of the foot, ankle or lower leg.
  
• Moderate to severe oedema of the affected limb.
  
• Mild, moderate to severe spasticity of the foot and ankle.
  
• Triplanar instability.
  
• Plantarflexion contracture.
  
• Moderate to severe foot deformities.
  
• Moderate to severe ankle instabilities.

Sizes

• XS - 33 - 37
• S - 36 - 39
• M - 38 - 42
• L - 41 - 44
• XL - 44 - 47

Materials

• Rigid components: carbon fibre - glass fibre - aramid fibre - high density
  polyethylene.
  
• Textile components: polyamide - elastane - polyurethane - ethylene vinyl
  acetate.