PLS AFO
The Surestep PLS AFO (posterior leaf spring ankle-foot orthosis) is designed for kids and teens with poor sagittal plane stability, moderate toe walking, or mild to moderate crouch gait. With a full-length footplate and lightweight strut, this AFO resists excessive plantarflexion and dorsiflexion while improving swing phase clearance to support a smoother, more efficient gait.
Indications:
- Poor swing phase clearance
- Mild coronal plane instability
- Mild to moderate toe walking
- Mid to moderate crouch gait
Contraindications:
- Severe coronal plane instability
- More significant hypotonia or hypertonia
- Greater limitations in range of motion
Functional Support:
These devices offer support and stability to promote function and address low/high tone. Patients are able to actively correct when cued.
Alignment Control:
These devices provide maximum support and positioning with limited flexibility within the device and address high tone. Patients are able to actively correct when cued.
Modifications:
- Strut reinforcement
- Plastic material
- Plastic thickness
- Footplate trimline
- Molded inner boot
- Molded inner boot trimlines
- Dorsum wings
- Neoprene pad on dorsum strap
- Chafe
To begin ordering Surestep products for your patients, please submit this Professional Provider Agreement.
All Surestep products are sold through an authorized provider. To find a Surestep provider in your area, please call our customer service team at 877.462.0711.
