Thuasne TOWNSEND SpryStep Plus AFO Manual

SpryStep®Plus 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
Indications
These indications are biomechanical deficits that the
orthosis is intended to address. Assessment by a healthcare
professional is always recommended.
• Fatigueable footdrop
• Footslap
• Footdrop
• Excessive plantarflexion
during swing phase (second-
ary to weak dorsiflexors)
• Weakness of the pretibial
muscles <=3
• Plantar flexor strength 3 or 4
• Mild knee instability during
stance phase
• Moderate knee instability
during stance phase
• Mild quadriceps weakness
• Excessive knee flexion
during stance phase
(secondary to weak
plantarflexors)
• Circumduction
• Vaulting
• High knee gait Hip hiking /
contralateral trunk lean
Contraindications
These contraindications are pathological conditions the
orthosis was not intended to address. In some scenarios the
assessment of a trained CPO 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 activ-
ities (please call Thuasne
USA for custom options)
Cautions
• Risk of accident when driving a motor vehicle or machinery
when wearing SpryStep Plus is determined on a case by case
basis. Criteria include the type of fitting and the individual
abilities of the SpryStep Plus user
• If the SpryStep is applied too tightly to the body it can result in
restricted blood flow or nerve palsy
• SpryStep Plus can only be worn in appropriate footwear
(closed heel, closed toe, maximum heel height of 1”)
Warranty
• 1 year 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 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-0098 REV. A

SpryStep®Plus 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]
Footplate Preparation
1. Tracing Footwear Inlay
• Use the inlay from the footwear to measure the
template size (if the inlay is removable)
• Trace the template onto the SpryStep Plus 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 Plus into Shoe
• Take the original inlay out of the shoe, if removable
• The SpryStep Plus 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 Plus foot plate
• If the inlay is not removable,
disregard this step
3. Fitting the SpryStep Plus
• 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 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
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.
L-0098 REV. A

SpryStep®Plus 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]
Patient Instruction Guide
Fitting instructions
1. Place SpryStep Plus into Shoe
• Take the original inlay out of the shoe, if removable
• The SpryStep Plus 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 Plus foot plate
• If the inlay is not removable,
disregard this step
3. Fitting the SpryStep Plus
• 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 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
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.
Cautions
• Risk of accident when driving a motor vehicle or machinery
when wearing SpryStep Plus is determined on a case by case
basis. Criteria include the type of fitting and the individual
abilities of the SpryStep Plus user
• If the SpryStep is applied too tightly to the body it can result in
restricted blood flow or nerve palsy
• SpryStep Plus can only be worn in appropriate footwear
(closed heel, closed toe, maximum heel height of 1”)
Warranty
• 1 year 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 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-0099 REV. A