How to use Brace/Orthosis/AFO/Special Shoe in Children with Cerebral Palsy - Part 1 | Trishla

Video highlights:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 How to use the brace in Cerebral Palsy
01:03 Type of orthosis according to limbs
01:17 Lower limbs orthosis
02:01 Role of orthotics
03:03 How to decide on type of orthosis for cerebral palsy child
04:40 Orthosis according to GMFCS level
05:54 Type of orthosis of lower limb
06:01 Ankle foot orthosis (AFO)
06:50 type of AFO
07:00 Solid AFO
08:10 Posterior leaf-spring AFO(PLSO)
09:02 Hinged dynamic articulated (HAFO)
10:40 Modification in Dynamic AFO
13:10 Molded AFO
13:50 AFO in Equinus posirtion
15:10 The tone reducing features in AFO
16:19 Floor reaction orthosis (FRO) ground reaction AFO (GRAFO)

AFO / brace / special shoes are of great importance in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. Such children do not have very good control over their bodies, so they need braces. braces should be lightweight and should control the minimal number of joints. The problem is different in different children affected by cerebral palsy. So their needs are also different. By making changes in these braces according to their needs, their ability to work can be enhanced. AFO is the most commonly used brace for CP children. It is made of lightweight polypropylene. There are also many types of AFO,. it is very important for therapists, experts, and parents to be aware of all these. In this video, Dr. Jain has discussed various issues in relation to their manufacture, design & use in these children. In the first part, Dr. Jain has discussed the general aspects of orthosis & AFO. In the second part, Dr. Jain has discussed other orthosis and devices.

👉About Dr Jitendra Kumar Jain
Dr Jitendra Kumar Jain, MS Ortho (PGI Chandigarh) & DNB Ortho is a Senior Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon & Chairman of Trishla Foundation, India.
With a rich experience of 20 years in managing children with orthopaedic problems, cerebral palsy & congenital limb deficiency, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Jain has successfully treated more than 1 Lac children’s with Cerebral Palsy & orthopaedic problem across the globe. He is also a respected member of various Government & non-government organizations, and his expertise is sought by cerebral palsy children from every state of India & 20 countries.

👉About Dr. Varidmala Jain
Dr. Varidmala Jain MBBS & MD (Community Medicine), PhD (Public Health), is Secretary of Trishla Foundation. She has 15 years of experience in counselling & guidance to parents of children with Cerebral Palsy along with 23 research publications in state & national journals. She is Ex Program coordinator, MPH program at Faculty of Health Sciences, SHIATS, for 13 years.

👉About Trishla Foundation
Trishla Foundation, a leading non-profit non-governmental organization, is dedicated to the well-being of children with cerebral palsy. It offers various services, including diagnosis, guidance, awareness campaigns, research, and rehabilitation services to families of children with cerebral palsy. These services, which encompass therapy, bracing, and surgical intervention, are provided at affordable fees and making them accessible to all.

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