New Hi-Tech Polio
Brace<br><br><a href=http://www.townsenddesign.com/specialty.html
target=new>http://www.townsenddesign.com/specialty.html</a><br><br><a
href=http://www.townsenddesign.com/KAFO.html
target=new>http://www.townsenddesign.com/KAFO.html</a><br><br>Polio
Brace<br>Townsend custom Polio knee braces are
designed for post-polio patients or to<br>control severe
recurvatum. The brace is fabricated with an anterior
thigh<br>shell and posterior calf shell.<br><br>The Synergistic
Suspension Strap (illustration to right) on Polio
Braces<br>attaches to the outside of the posterior calf shell and
wraps at a strategic<br>angle around the inside of the
uprights. The strap also provides
adjustable<br>hyperextension control.<br><br>Drop Lock Brace<br>The Townsend
Drop Lock brace is indicated anytime the quadriceps
lack<br>sufficient strength to prevent the knee from buckling. The
brace features<br>drop lock Townsend Motion Hinges that
fixate the knee when the patient is<br>weight-bearing.
The locks can be manually released to allow the knee
to flex<br>when the patient is non-weight-bearing.
An optional ball bearing and spring<br>retainer can
be ordered that enables the lock to remain
disengaged. The Drop<br>Lock brace can be fabricated for
either ACL or Combined Instabilities, and<br>is also
available in a Polio model. If no model is indicated, our
standard<br>protocol is to fabricate the brace using our combined
instabilities
design.<br><br><a href=http://www.townsenddesign.com/KAFO.html
target=new>http://www.townsenddesign.com/KAFO.html</a><br><br>Patients with
physical conditions or injuries that require
the daily use of<br>an AFO or KAFO are more than just
mobility-challenged. These patients also<br>face emotional hurdles and
life-style inconveniences because traditional<br>brace
designs are bulky, unattractive and not particularly
user-friendly.<br>This enhanced treatment option combines Townsend's
solid core graphite shell<br>designs with patented (and
patent-pending) titanium knee and ankle hinge<br>technology. The
result is a rigid, durable bracing solution that
achieves<br>more effective and consistent control. Ultra light,
extremely low profile,<br>and exceptionally comfortable,
these designs optimize patient compliance
and<br>satisfaction.<br><br>Townsend Design's Premier Series AFO and KAFO braces
are
hand-made by our<br>orthotists and technicians to fit, feel
and perform better than any other<br>brace prescribed
to enhance patient mobility.<br><br>Features and
Benefits<br><br>Extremely light, cool, cosmetically-appealing KAFO and AFO
brace designs.<br>Multiple shell and hinge options let
you choose the optimum bracing solution<br>for each
patient.<br>Low profile solid core graphite shells with beautiful
radius edges provide<br>maximum control and
comfort.<br>Titanium knee and ankle joints are ultra light and
durable.<br>Slim graphite foot plate enhances support and
comfort.<br>Patented Townsend Motion Hinges on KAFO braces ensure
total shell-to-skin<br>contact throughout range of
motion.<br>Assist technology (using latex bands) offers a simple,
user-friendly<br>alternative to springs.<br>Glossy paint finish provides an
attractive protective coating.<br>Shell and strap pads can
be removed and/or replaced for enhanced comfort
and<br>hygiene. <br> <br>I don't work for the company. See some
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