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Alignment Fixture for AFO casting - does such a devise exist?

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by UA101, Sep 19, 2009.

  1. UA101

    UA101 Member


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    Hi, I’m looking for a specialty fixture or a devise which will allow one to take AFO casting of a foot in a certain pitch position, which then can be used later on to make a custom orthotic, but in addition to that the same casting mold will be used to make a custom hockey skate from the same mold. In hockey skate design the pitch of the boot is very critical and even 1mm front or back lift could off set the balance. Every player has personal preference on the pitch, so the devise has to be flexible in it's positioning ability and move by about 0.5 – 1.0 mm increments. Also if it was made from hard plastic so that it would be easier to take casts in weightlessness position it would be even better.

    I was wondering if something similar exists or my route is only custom made?

    Here is my quick concept sketch:


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    Cheers.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 19, 2009
  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    I think you might have to make your own.

    You could try contacting Richard Stess (from the STS sock company that makes the casting sock) - he may have come across something in his travels. See his contacts in this thread: Slipper Casting Sock. See post 23 in that thread for the casting sock you need...
     
  3. Mark W

    Mark W Welcome New Poster

    Hi there
    I have never seen anthing like the device you'r talking about. However if you decide to make the one you drew I would sugest you may need a semiridged material spanning the suport pillers. You might also need a soft foam top material to get better foot definition in your cast. Just out of curiosity, what type of insert are you using in the skates? I would expect a soft but that might interfer and decrease control. Are you making these for a foot problem or are they just to gain a better fit than is possible for over the counter type product? Any way good luck with the fixture.
    Mark W
     
  4. Mark_M

    Mark_M Active Member

  5. Atlas

    Atlas Well-Known Member

    Neil is a very approachable fellow and makes time to answer any queries. I agree with Mark that Neil's device should be the go. Might just need a fine tune.



    Ron
    Physiotherapist (Masters) & Podiatrist
     
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