BlueROCKER® Short
BlueROCKER® SHORT is specifically developed to accommodate individuals with a shorter stature, slightly broader-shaped tibia, and wider foot at the metatarsal area. Tibia padding should always be worn for patient comfort.
Both SHORT models have a heel height of 7 mm in all sizes.
Recommended Range Of Application
Foot drop in combination with weak plantar flexors, and in some cases limited knee control. This may also be used for bilateral problems and partial foot amputations, most proximal level is Chopart.
Contraindications
Should not be used when patients present with foot and/or leg ulcers, moderate to severe edema, moderate to severe foot deformities, severe proximal deficits or severe spasticity.
Other
More about fitting, indications and product selection can be found in the Allard AFO Professional Instructions.
Model
| Item No. | Model | Size | L/R | Shoe Size | Footplate Length | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289951011 | BlueROCKER® Short | Small | Left | 32-35 | 21,5 cm | 29,5 cm |
| 289951012 | BlueROCKER® Short | Medium | Left | 35-38 | 23,5 cm | 32 cm |
| 289951013 | BlueROCKER® Short | Large | Left | 38-42 | 25,5 cm | 34 cm |
| 289952011 | BlueROCKER® Short | Small | Right | 32-35 | 21,5 cm | 29,5 cm |
| 289952012 | BlueROCKER® Short | Medium | Right | 35-38 | 23,5 cm | 32 cm |
| 289952013 | BlueROCKER® Short | Large | Right | 38-42 | 25,5 cm | 34 cm |
Author: Danielsson A, Stibrant Sunnerhagen K.
Source: J Rehabil Med 2004; 36: 165–168
Author: ANI MNATSAKANIAN BS et al.
Source: Muscle Nerve 000:000–000, 2016
Author: Altschuck N. et al
Author: Roberts Joffe, Fredrik Forsberg, Henrik Lycksam, Anders Sjögren
Source: ICTMS 2017 - 3rd International Conference on Tomography of Materials and Structures, 26-30 June 2017, Lund, Sweden
Author: Shuman BR, Espesito ER
Source: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. JANUARY 2022, Vol. 144 / 011004-1
Author: Shuman et al.
Source: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (2023) 20:11
Author: Megan M. Grunst, Robert C. Wiederien and Jason M.
Source: A systematic review Prosthetics and Orthotics International 2023
Author: Burke K1,2, Cornell K1,3, Swartz Ellrodt A1,2, Grant N1,2, Paganoni S2,4,5 and Sadjadi R1,2*
Source: CMT study.2021
Preliminary research suggests the use of a kinetic return ankle foot orthosis is associated with small but significant shortterm increases in calf circumference, which in turn suggests this type of device might reduce or protect against the risk of disuse muscle atrophy.
Author: Robert H. Meier, CO, BOCO; David C. Ruthsatz, CO, CPA; and Daniel, Cipriani, PT, PhD.
Source: Lermagazine 2014
