OrthoPets Toe-Up Device With Boot
$126.00
The OrthoPets Toe-Up Device assists with increasing flexion of the tarsus (hock) while also keeping the hind paw in a corrected normal standing position.
Common Injuries:
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Spinal trauma
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Neoplasia
- Fibrocartilagenous embolus
- Sciatic nerve
Mechanics of Device:
Compensates for sciatic nerve insufficiency as a result of:
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Spinal trauma
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Neoplasia
- Fibrocartilagenous embolus
- Surgical complication
Therapeutic Advantages of the OrthoPets Dynamic Sciatic Sling
- Dorsiflexion assist: provides protection against digital trauma.
- Variable Tension: allows adjustment in level of cranial swing facilitation as patient improves (e.g. fibrocartilagenous embolus) or can be increased as patient function declines ( e.g. degenerative myelopathy).
- Proprioceptive input/stimulation: tactile sensation of bootie, proper paw alignment to the ground, and dynamic pull on the tarsus and metatarsal–phalangeal joints stimulates proprioceptors.
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): cranial swing facilitation is a hands-free method of providing PNF patterning with each stride.
- Professional rehabilitation tool: bootie can be removed to allow UWTM exercise for short periods (less than 5 minutes). Monitor inter-digital tissue for irritation.
- Home rehabilitation tool: increased ability to safely ambulate supports neurologic, myofascial, and mental health. Provides client the opportunity to once again enjoy walks with their dog. Improves compliance with home exercise program.
Toe-up size
• Measure the circumference around the tarsus/hock joint (just above the bulbous part of the back of the hock)
• This measurement will correspond with the Toe-Up size (portion that wraps around the hock).