Overview
The FIT KIT is a testing equipment designed to facilitate the correct choice of a WalkOn AFO (ankle foot orthoses). The objective is to assess if a WalkOn Reaction Lateral is appropriate for the patient. The purpose is not to evaluate the correct size.
The FIT KIT is suited for WalkOn Reaction Lateral, article number 28U34. (WalkOn Reaction Lateral is lightweight, low profile, and extremely tough. It’s fabricated from a prepreg advanced carbon composite).
The FIT KIT includes eight products:
- 1 left 28U34 adapted to size 36 (fits shoe size 36-39)
- 1 right 28U34 adapted to size 36 (fits shoe size 36-39)
- 1 left 28U34 adapted to size 39 (fits shoe size 39-42)
- 1 right 28U34 adapted to size 39 (fits shoe size 39-42)
- 1 left 28U34 adapted to size 42 (fits shoe size 42-45)
- 1 right 28U34 adapted to size 42 (fits shoe size 42-45)
- 1 left 28U34 adapted to size 45 (fits shoe size 45-48)
- 1 right 28U34 adapted to size 45 (fits shoe size 45-48)
(Size 36 fits patients which have up to shoe size 39, size 39 up to shoe size 39, size 42 up to shoe size 45, and size 42 up to shoe size 45).
How to use the FIT KIT:
- Choose a suitable product in terms of size and side for your patient.
- Place the AFO in the patient’s shoe, preferably under any removeable insole.
- Apply the shoe and product onto the patient.
- Let the patient walk a short distance and evaluate the effectiveness of the AFO.
- If the result is positive, fit the patient with the appropriate size of a WalkOn Reaction Lateral.