Pediatric SMOs
UCB
Sub SMO
formerly Lynx
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Pes planus
- Pes planovalgus
Not recommended for:
- Tight heel cords or contractures
- Proximal instabilities of the knee
SMO
Low Tone
formerly Lynx
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
SMO
Dynamic
formerly Cheetah
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
Pediatric AFOs
Combo Articulated
formerly Lion
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Dorsiflexion weakness
- Toe walking
- Knee hyperextension
- Passive/functional dorsiflexion
Not recommended for:
- Crouch gait
- Limited to no dorsiflexion ROM
Reinforced PLS
formerly Jaguar
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
Solid
formerly Leopard
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
Combo Solid
formerly Tiger
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
Floor Reaction
Top Entry
formerly Puma
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
Floor Reaction
Rear Entry
formerly Bobcat
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
Static Night Stretch
formerly Cougar
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Maintaining ankle joint ROM
- Positioning for wheel chair or stroller
- Night time positioning
Not recommended for:
- Ambulatory patients
- Severe tone
Dynamic Night Stretch
formerly Panther
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