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2-Stage AFO
Use this measurement form to ensure that your 2-Stage AFO fits well and helps give compression and stability when and where it is needed.
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Addison’s SMO Success Story
Download our success story where we take a look at Addison and how Surestep helped her grow.
AFO Fitting Guide
This fitting guide is a great reference tool when donning or doffing your child’s AFOs. This guide should be given to any family member, caregiver, or friend who may be taking your child’s orthoses on and off during the day.
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Break-in & Wear Schedule – Adult Bracing
This resource offers general guidelines on breaking-in a new orthosis gradually.
Breath of Fresh Air
Megan Smith, CO, former Director of Clinical Research for Surestep, dives into the connection between postural control, breathing, and gait for patients in need of orthotic intervention.
CFab KAFO
Download the Custom Fabricated KAFO form below to ensure that your Surestep orthosis fits as well as needed to provide the compression and stability that your child needs. Please note that this is a two page form, be sure to send both pages when ordering.
Orders can be sent to [email protected]
CFab SMO & AFO
Download the Custom Fabricated SMO & AFO form below to ensure that your Surestep orthosis fits as well as needed to provide the compression and stability that your child needs.
Orders can be sent to [email protected]
Components
Need replacement straps, pads, or joints for any of your Surestep orthotics? Use this form to order new parts to keep your Surestep products functioning at the highest level.
Orders can be sent to [email protected]
Custom DCO Instructions
Need to assemble and fit your new Custom Dynamic Cervical Orthosis? Download the form below to ensure the proper fit.
DASS AFO
Use this measurement form to ensure that your DASS Nighttime Stretching AFO fits well and helps give compression and stability when and where it is needed.
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DCO
Download the Dynamic Cervical Orthosis form below before ordering. Whether or not your child needs an off-the-shelf system or custom measurements, this is the form for you.
Orders can be sent to [email protected]
DCO Brochure
To learn more about Surestep’s Dynamic Cervical Orthosis system, download the brochure below. If you have any questions, please contact us by email or phone.
DeRotation Straps
Download the measurement form below to order pre-fabricated or custom DeRotation straps to use with other Surestep products.
Orders can be sent to [email protected]
Dynamic Cervical Orthosis: A Case Study
Effect of Supramalleolar Orthoses on Postural Stability In Children With Down Syndrome
To learn more about how the Surestep system can help children gain stability, read the case study written by Kathy Martin below.
Fall Risk Assessment
Free Motion Hinge Instructions
Need to assemble and fit your new Free Motion Hinge? Download the form below.
Functional Foot Orthosis – Adult
Use this measurement form to ensure that your Adult – Functional Foot Orthosis fits well and helps give compression and stability when and where it is needed.
All orders can be sent to [email protected]
Gait Development Basics
Download the report written by Megan Smith, our former Director of Clinical Research, to understand some of the terms and ideas behind what we do here at Surestep.
Go a Step Further
Download the document below to read more about The Surestep story and our passion for helping children grow with us.
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Gross Motor Skill Changes of Children with Developmental Delay, Hypotonia and Pronation Wearing Surestep SMOs
In this study, find out how Surestep SMOs impacted gross motor skill development.
HEKO
Use this measurement form to ensure that your Surestep HEKO orthosis fits well and helps give compression and stability when and where it is needed.
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Hinged AFOs
Use this measurement form to ensure that your Surestep Hinged AFOs fits well and helps give compression and stability when and where it is needed.
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How to Fit
Your Surestep SMOs have arrived! Follow this guide to follow the proper fitting process for your patient.
How to Measure
It’s important to accurately measure a Surestep SMO to ensure the best fit for your patient. This video demonstrates how to perform nine different measurements before ordering a Surestep SMO.
International Distributor List
see distributors that carry Surestep products in Canada, Australia, South America, Asia, and Europe. Contact the nearest to you, and ask about Surestep products. If there are no distributors close enough, email us at [email protected] to discuss direct shipping to your location.
Jeremiah’s SMO Success Story
Download our success story where we take a look at Jeremiah and how Surestep helped him grow
Kate’s SMO Success Story
Download our success story where we take a look at Kate and how Surestep helped her grow.
Letter of Medical Necessity – 2-Stage AFO
Letter of Medical Necessity – Advanced AFO
Letter of Medical Necessity – SMO
Download this Letter of Medical Necessity for Surestep SMOs.
Letter of Medical Necessity (TLSO)
Download this Letter of Medical Necessity for TLSO orthotics.
Making Strides with Kogan
Our goal at Surestep is to not only help children walk, but to help them walk well. Kogan is a great example of how Surestep SMOs can improve a child's gait and stability; allowing them to walk, run, and play with more confidence.
Making Strides with Madeline
Madeline is an incredible example of what a child can achieve with the proper stability and alignment provided by Surestep.
Open Heel FAQ
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Surestep’s Open Heel Modification.
Patterns
Download the Pattern Guide below to see all of the fun and exciting patterns that children can have on the side of most Surestep products. In addition to the patterns and solid colors designed by Surestep, some coloring paper patterns from Friddle’s are also available. Please speak with your orthotist about these options. However, to ensure the highest possible quality and clarity, we recommend you choose a Surestep design.
PDAC Approval Press Release – Stabilizer
Surestep is proud to have received PDAC verification for our adult Stabilizer device. Get HCPCS codes for billing, along with the indications the Stabilizer will solve for your patients.
PDAC Review Letter – Stabilizer
Download to see PDAC’s verification of 4 L codes for the Surestep Stabilizer adult brace.
Pectus Brace
Use this measurement form to ensure that the Surestep pectus brace fits well and gives compression where it is needed.
All orders can be sent to [email protected]
Pediatric Hypotonia Info
Surestep partnered with Lower Extremity Review to create a special issue filled with evidence-based information and personal success stories illustrating how effective interventions can enhance mobility in children with hypotonia. Articles including, “Gait: The Cornerstone of Intervention,” and “Orthotic Solutions for Children with Hypotonia,” are just a few pieces that may help expand knowledge and understanding about low muscle tone, pronation and the challenges it presents for children.
Poster – Adult Products
Need to see all our adult products in one place? Download the adult products poster below.
Poster – Pediatric Products
Need a cheat sheet for all our pediatric products? Download the pediatric product poster below.
PreFab DCO Instructions
Need to assemble and fit your new Pre-fabricated Dynamic Cervical Orthosis? Download the document below to ensure the proper fit.
Product Catalog
Need a cheat sheet for the Surestep product line? Download our product catalog below.
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Register for Surestep Online Ordering
Please submit your information in this form to start your signup process. All fields are required.
Request a List of Surestep Providers
For parents in the United States, fill out this form, and we'll email you a list of orthotists near you. Outside the United States, please email your city and country to [email protected]. Physical Therapists, please complete the form.
Returns
Any off-the-shelf or prefabricated items may be returned within 14 days. Returns must be unworn and in the state you received them. Please reference the instruction guide provided with your merchandise for specific details.
Please use this form if you need to return Surestep shoes, socks, or prefabricated devices.
Sawyer’s SMO Success Story
Download our success story where we take a look at Sawyer and how Surestep helped him grow.
Shoe Measuring Guide
Not sure which shoe size is best for your child? Download the guide.
Shoes & Socks
Download this form to order Surestep Shoes or Socks that work in tandem with our SMOs, AFOs, other Surestep orthotics.
Orders can be sent to [email protected]
Single-Subject Design Study of 2 Types of Supramalleolar Orthoses for Young Children with Down Syndrome
To learn more about how the Surestep system can help children with down syndrome overcome their obstacles with pronation, download the case study written by Janna Tamminga below.
SMO & BigShot
Use this measurement form to ensure that your Surestep SMO or BigShot fits well and helps give compression and stability when and where it is needed.
All orders can be sent to [email protected]
SMO Fitting Guide
This fitting guide is a great reference tool when donning or doffing your child’s SMOs. This guide should be given to any family member, care giver or friend who may be taking your child’s orthoses on and off during the day.
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SMO Weight Limits
Download this resource to help you determine which type of SMO (standard, Big Shot Lite, or Big Shot) is best for a specific child.
Solid AFO
Use this measurement form to ensure that your Surestep Solid AFOs fits well and helps give compression and stability when and where it is needed.
All orders can be sent to [email protected]
Sprout3D Frequently Asked Questions
Sprout3D Graduation Certificate
Did your child successfully complete their cranial care with Sprout3D? Give them this certificate to celebrate their success.
Stabilizer Fitting Guide
Surestep SMOs: An Optimal Solution for Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot
This article is aimed to describe flexible flatfoot, its side effects and appropriate treatment solutions.
TLSO
Use this measurement form to ensure that your Surestep TLSO fits well and helps give compression and stability when and where it is needed.
All orders can be sent to [email protected]
TLSO FAQ
Get the answers to commonly asked questions about the Surestep TLSO.
Toe Walking Solutions
Download this resource to help you determine which Surestep product is the ideal solution.
Transforming Patient Care: Case Study of Printed Cranial Remolding Orthosis (CRO)
Typical Gait Development
Download this resource to learn more about typical gait development
Warranty
Fill out and submit this form to request take advantage of our 90-day warranty policy on custom devices. Use it in the case a manufacturing defect, a patient’s sudden growth, or inadequate fit and function. Requests must be initiated by the original O&P provider.
What In The “Heel” Do They feel?
Megan Smith, CO, former Director of Clinical Research for Surestep, summarizes her study comparing a heel post to the new Open Heel modification.
Winning the Waiting Game (SMO Study)
Find out how the introduction of Surestep SMOs changed the development of gross motor skills.
World’s Greatest – Surestep
Learn about the history of Surestep and see what goes into making us one of the world's greatest in pediatric orthopedics. Does someone in your family use Surestep products? We want to hear your story too!