Pediatric AFO Order Forms | Wear & Care Guide
Scootz SMOs
Lynx
UCB –
Sub SMO
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Pes planus
- Pes planovalgus
Not recommended for:
- Tight heel cords or contractures
- Proximal instabilities of the knee
Meerkat
SMO –
Low Tone
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Pes planus
- Pes planovalgus
- Hypotinia
- Ankle instability
Not recommended for:
- Tight heel cords or contractures
- Proximal instabilities of the knee
- Spasticity-high tone
Cheetah
Dynamic
SMO
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Moderate to severe subtalar joint pathomechanics
- Transitional patients (crawl to cruise)
- More stability than a UCBL or FO
- Distal base of support
Not recommended for:
- Knee hyperextension
- Tight heel cords or contractures
- Proximal instabilities of the knee
Scootz AFOs
Lion
Hinged AFO w/Dynamic Inner Boot
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Dorsiflexion weakness
- Toe walking
- Knee hyperextension
- Passive/functional dorsiflexion
Not recommended for:
- Crouch gait
- Limited to no dorsiflexion ROM
Jaguar
PLS AFO w/SMO Trim Lines
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Dorsiflexion weakness
- Mild premature heel rise (toe walking)
- Mild to moderate subtalar pathomechanics
- Resistance to plantar flexion w/free dorsiflexion
Not recommended for:
- Knee hyperextension
- Limited or no dorsiflexion ROM
- Severe subtalar joint pathomechanics
Leopard
Solid AFO Single Pull Dynamic
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Dorsiflexion weakness
- Mild plantar flexion weakness
- Knee hypertension
- Toe walking w/lack of dorsiflexion ROM
- Mild to moderate subtalar pathomechanics
Not recommended for:
- Severe subtalar joint pathomechanics
- Passive/functional dorsiflexion ROM
Tiger
Solid AFO w/Dynamic Inner Boot
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Dorsiflexion & plantar flexion weakness
- Knee hypertension
- Toe walking w/lack of dorsiflexion ROM
- Maximum control of foot/ankle complex
Not recommended for:
- Passive/functional dorsiflexion ROM
Puma
Floor Reaction AFO Top Entry
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Knee extension moment
- Crouch gait secondary to weak quads and/or plantar flexors
- Knee flexion instability
Not recommended for:
- Crouch gait due to high tone
- Severe knee/hip flexion contractures
- Passive/functional dorsiflexion ROM
Bobcat
Crouch Gait AFO Rear Entry
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Knee extension moment
- Crouch gait secondary to weak quads and/or plantar flexors
- Knee flexion instability
Not recommended for:
- Crouch gait due to high tone
- Severe knee/hip flexion contractures
- Severe subtalar joint pathomechanics
- Passive/functional doriflexion ROM
Cougar
Positional Solid AFO
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Maintaining ankle joint ROM
- Positioning for wheel chair or stroller
- Night time positioning
Not recommended for:
- Ambulatory patients
- Severe tone
Panther
Night Time Stretching AFO
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Increasing or maintaining ankle joint ROM at night time (limited household ambulation only)
Not recommended for:
- Patients with ROM limitations due to bony blocks or long standing contractures