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Introduction to Stance Control Unlike conventional KAFO’s, stance control KAFO’s allow for free knee flexion during swing phase while also providing knee stability in stance phase through an automatic locking mechanism. Traditional KAFO’s only lock in full extension, which provides lower limb stability, but also causes patients to ambulate with gait deviations that may lead to other problems over time. Since traditional KAFO’s do not allow for knee flexion while the patient is ambulating, they also require more energy to use. Stance control orthoses (SCO’s) on the other hand, allow the patient’s...

Stance Control Program Whatever your experience with stance control happens to be, we have put together a dedicated team to help you every step of the way. We offer everything from online support and training, to personal one-on-one training at your facility working directly with you and your patients. Our program offers educational in-services at your facility with one of our clinical education specialists, or online in-services via WebEx™ to help you get started. We can also offer additional support by lending you one of our new iPods with a built-in webcam. You can be linked through WebEx...

Stride Component Selection The following chart can be used to help you determine your patient’s compatibility with our Stride stance control systems. We also recommend you use our PreStride Assessment Orthosis to qualify patients. If you would like to speak with one of our stance control experts, please complete and fax the Patient Assessment Form on the following page to either Becker Orthopedic or Becker Oregon prior to scheduling your private consultation. It will serve as a common point of reference for us to understand your patient and help us assist you in selecting the best product to...

Patient Assessment Form Today’s Date: Facility: Street: Phone Number: Prescribing Physician: Account # Orthotist: City: Fax Number: DATES: Assessment: Delivery: Affected Side: Weight: Gait Description: Center of Mass (COM): Anterior Previous type of orthosis (ankle joints, knee joints, trimlines): Type of walking aid: Treatment goal: Proprioception: Sensation: Other circumstances (e.g. upper extremity weakness): RANGE OF MOTION (Limits, specified, WNL, contracture) Hip: Genu valgum: Ankle valgus: Foot Progression Angle: Toe in: MANUAL MUSCLE TESTING Left Leg Holds test position against maximal...

he PreStride is an evaluation tool that may be used in combination with a physical examination to assess candidacy for Stride stance control orthotic management. The PreStride is a modular and fully adjustable stance control KAFO that may be fitted in a controlled clinical setting to most adults who are between 5’ 2” and 6’ 2” in height. The overall height of the orthosis is quickly and easily adjusted by releasing the spring loaded knobs located on the medial and lateral uprights. Calf and thigh bands are also easily adjusted for varying A-P depths. The PreStride is available in two unique models:...

FEATURES • Fully adjustable and easy to work with modular design • Can assess potential patients for FullStride, SafetyStride, Stride4 and GX-Assist • Accommodates patients from 5’ 2” to 6’ 2” in height • Double action ankle joints for gait optimization • One-piece rigid footplate stirrup assembly • Removable and disposable padding • Delivered completely assembled INDICATIONS • Quadriceps weakness or lack of knee control as a result of: ▪ Polio ▪ MS ▪ CVA ▪ Femoral Nerve and Incomplete SCI ▪ Inclusion Body Myositis • Genu recurvatum CONTRAINDICATIONS • Patient weight greater than 220 lbs. • Fixed...

he FullStride is a mechanical stance control orthotic knee joint that utilizes a low-profile cabling system to automatically unlock at the end of stance phase. At the end of swing phase, when the orthotic knee joint reaches full extension, the locking mechanism reengages to provide knee stability for stance phase. When necessary, the stance control capability of the FullStride can be easily converted into a traditional automatic bail lock. We offer a full range of technical and clinical support for the successful implementation of stance control technology into your practice. Please see page...

Technical FEATURES • Automatic, mechanical locking and unlocking • Flexible, adaptive, modular design • Durable, straightforward components • Cost effective • Interchangeable with the SafetyStride and Stride4 • Available with aluminum, stainless steel or titanium uprights INDICATIONS • Quadriceps weakness or lack of knee control as a result of: ▪ Polio ▪ MS ▪ CVA ▪ Femoral Nerve and Incomplete SCI ▪ Inclusion Body Myositis • Genu recurvatum CONTRAINDICATIONS • Patient weight greater than 220 lbs. FullStride™ KAFO in automatic bail lock • Fixed varus or valgus deformity at the knee in excess of...

he FullStride is also available in our “B,” or youth size for smaller adults and adolescents. Offering a 25% reduction in weight to enhance the clinical application, the “B” size FullStride gives you additional possibilities in offering stance control to your patients. The FullStride is a mechanical stance control orthotic knee joint that utilizes a low-profile cabling system to automatically unlock at the end of stance phase. At the end of swing phase, when the orthotic knee joint reaches full extension, the locking mechanism reengages to provide knee stability for stance phase. When necessary,...

FEATURES • Automatic, mechanical locking and unlocking • Flexible, adaptive, modular design • Durable, straightforward components • Cost effective • Available with aluminum or stainless steel uprights INDICATIONS • Quadriceps weakness or lack of knee control as a result of: ▪ Polio ▪ MS ▪ CVA ▪ Femoral Nerve and Incomplete SCI ▪ Inclusion Body Myositis • Genu recurvatum CONTRAINDICATIONS • Patient weight greater than 140 lbs. • Fixed varus or valgus deformity at the knee in excess of 15° • Knee flexion contractures greater than 10° • Knee hyperextension that cannot be controlled by the orthosis...