Thuasne TOWNSEND SpryStep Max AFO Manual

SpryStep®Max AFO
4615 Shepard Street Bakerseld, CA 93313
Tele 800.432.3466 - Fax [phone]
www.ThuasneUSA.com
MADE IN USA BY
TOWNSEND DESIGN
4615 SHEPARD STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313
TEL [phone]
Medical Professional Instruction Guide
IIndications
These indications are biomechanical deficits the orthosis
is intended to address. The assessment of a healthcare
professional is always recommended.
• Excessive dorsiflexion during
stance phase (due to weak
plantar flexors)
• Mild, Moderate or
pronounced knee instability
during stance face phase
• Excessive knee flexion during
stance phase (secondary to
weak plantar flexors)
• Quadricep weakness
• Pain in movement towards
dorsiflexion
• Partial foot amputation
(most proximal level is
Chopart)
• Foot drop
• Foot slap
Contraindications
These contra-indications are pathological conditions that
the orthosis was not intended to address, but in some
scenarios the assesment of a healthcare professionnal
can override these suggestions.
• Patients over 250lbs (please
call Thuasne USA for custom
options)
• Moderate to severe spasticity
of the foot and ankle
• Open ulcers of the foot,
ankle or lower leg
• Moderate to severe edema
• Moderate to severe foot
deformities
• Moderate to severe ankle
instabilities
• Moderate to severe fixed
ankle varus or valgus
conditions
• Non-correctable triplanar
instability
• Plantarflexion contracture
• Running/high impact
activities (please call
Thuasne USA for custom
options)
Cautions
• Risk of accident when driving a motor vehicle or machinery
when wearing SpryStep Max is determined on a case by
case basis. Criteria include the type of fitting (clinical picture,
fitting) and the individual abilities of the SpryStep Max user.
• If the SpryStep is applied too tightly to the body it can result in
restricted blood flow or nerve palsy
• SpryStep Max can only be worn in appropriate footwear
(closed heel, closed toe, maximum heel height of 1”).
Warranty
• 1year warranty on carbon fiber portion of the AFO
• 6 month warranty for pad and strap
Warranty Limitations
• Extreme squatting or kneeling.
• Loading a portion of the toe plate
while climbing stairs or uneven surfaces.
Product Disclaimer
This brace is a prescription product that should be used
in accordance with the directives of a physician as part of
a treatment plan for managing the patient’s total health.
While this type of brace has proven beneficial to many
patients, outcomes will vary based on factors including
patient age, general health, and/or lack of compliance
with instructions for how to put on and use the product.
Because of variations in the health and condition of each
patient, Townsend Design also does not make any specific
recommendations regarding appropriate activities for the
user of this brace. You should IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE
USE of this brace if there is any abnormal redness that lasts
more than 10 minutes after removing the brace, or any skin
irritation, bruising, blistering or abrasion.
L-0096 REV. A

SpryStep®Max AFO
4615 Shepard Street Bakerseld, CA 93313
Tele 800.432.3466 - Fax [phone]
www.ThuasneUSA.com
MADE IN USA BY
TOWNSEND DESIGN
4615 SHEPARD STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313
TEL [phone]L-0096 REV. A
Medical Professional Instruction Guide
Foot Plate Preparation
1. Tracing Footwear Inlay
• Use the inlay from the footwear
to measure the template size
• Trace the template onto the
SpryStep Max footplate
2. Cutting the Footplate
• Use scissors to trim the footplate
to the correct template size
• Note: It is only possible to trim
the blue area with scissors
Fitting instructions
1. Place SpryStep Max into Shoe
• Take the original inlay out of the shoe, if removable
• The SpryStep Max should t into the shoe
with minimal distortion to the shoe
2. Place Inlay Over the Footplate
• Place original inlay over the top
of the SpryStep Max foot plate
• If the inlay is not removable,
disregard this step
3. Fitting the SpryStep Max
• With the shoe laces loose, slide
the foot inside the shoe. You may
use a shoe horn if needed
4. Check the Fit
• Ensure the heel sits flat on the sole and
that the shoe heel is not distorted
5. Secure the Calf Strap
• Feed one of the straps through the loop
• If the strap is too long, remove the alligator
tab and trim the strap with scissors
• Replace alligator tab
• Fasten strap firmly
• Repeat the same steps for the second strap
6. Secure the Fit
• Ensure laces or other fastening
mechanisms are firmly tightened
• Ensure comfort with no impingements prior to use
1. 3. 5. 6.

SpryStep®Max AFO
4615 Shepard Street Bakerseld, CA 93313
Tele 800.432.3466 - Fax [phone]
www.ThuasneUSA.com
MADE IN USA BY
TOWNSEND DESIGN
4615 SHEPARD STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313
TEL [phone]L-0097 REV. A
Patient Instruction Guide
Fitting instructions
1. Place SpryStep Max into Shoe
• Take the original inlay out of the shoe, if removable
• The SpryStep Max should fit into the shoe with
minimal distortion to the shoe
2. Place Inlay Over the Footplate
• Place original inlay over the top
of the SpryStep Max foot plate
• If the inlay is not removable, disregard this step
3. Fitting the SpryStep Max
• With the shoe laces loose, slide the foot inside
the shoe. You may use a shoe horn if needed
4. Check the Fit
• Ensure the heel sits flat on the sole and
that the shoe heel is not distorted
5. Secure the Calf Strap
• Feed one of the straps through the loop
• If the strap is too long, remove the alligator
tab and trim the strap with scissors
• Replace alligator tab
• Fasten strap firmly
• Repeat the same steps for the second strap
6. Secure the Fit
• Ensure laces or other fastening
mechanisms are firmly tightened
• Ensure comfort with no impingements prior to use
Cautions
• Risk of accident when driving a motor vehicle or machinery
when wearing SpryStep Max is determined on a case by
case basis. Criteria include the type of fitting (clinical picture,
fitting) and the individual abilities of the SpryStep Max user.
• If the SpryStep is applied too tightly to the body it can result in
restricted blood flow or nerve palsy
• SpryStep Max can only be worn in appropriate footwear
(closed heel, closed toe, maximum heel height of 1”).
Warranty
• 1year warranty on carbon
fiber portion of the AFO
• 6 month warranty for pad and strap
Warranty Limitations
• Extreme squatting or kneeling.
• Loading a portion of the toe plate
while climbing stairs or uneven surfaces.
Product Disclaimer
This brace is a prescription product that should be used
in accordance with the directives of a physician as part of
a treatment plan for managing the patient’s total health.
While this type of brace has proven beneficial to many
patients, outcomes will vary based on factors including
patient age, general health, and/or lack of compliance
with instructions for how to put on and use the product.
Because of variations in the health and condition of each
patient, Townsend Design also does not make any specific
recommendations regarding appropriate activities for the
user of this brace. You should IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE
USE of this brace if there is any abnormal redness that lasts
more than 10 minutes after removing the brace, or any skin
irritation, bruising, blistering or abrasion.
1. 3.
5. 6.