SAFO Go⢠- Dorset Orthopaedic
SAFO Go⢠- Dorset Orthopaedic
SAFO Go⢠- Dorset Orthopaedic
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The <strong>SAFO</strong> ® orthosis was originally designed as an alternative to<br />
the more rigid AFO. We are now pleased to introduce the <strong>SAFO</strong><br />
Go - the next generation in the <strong>SAFO</strong> ® range. The <strong>SAFO</strong> Go <br />
was designed to accommodate growth in children more easily:<br />
it provides a more friendly and effective approach to orthotics for<br />
patients with Cerebral Palsy and other conditions needing the<br />
use of an AFO. The <strong>SAFO</strong> Go provides support for the foot by<br />
replicating the normal movement of the foot and ankle to help<br />
the lifting of the foot during the swing phase of walking, thus<br />
preventing the patient from tripping or walking<br />
on their toes.<br />
Benefits of the <strong>SAFO</strong> Go <br />
The <strong>SAFO</strong> Go is available in 5 standard ‘off-the-shelf’<br />
children’s sizes. The size is chosen using the patient’s<br />
shoe size.<br />
Benefits of the <strong>SAFO</strong> Go :<br />
• Allows ‘normal’ foot/ankle action<br />
• Improved sensory feedback<br />
• Improved balance<br />
• Can be worn comfortably against the skin<br />
• Can be worn with or without a shoe<br />
• Easy to fit, clean and maintain<br />
• Can be worn for showering/swimming<br />
• Reduced risk of pressure sores<br />
For more information or for a chance to talk to<br />
one of our Orthotists please contact Christine on<br />
+44 (0) 1425 481742 or christinee@dorset-ortho.com<br />
<strong>SAFO</strong> Go Fitting Instructions<br />
Step One: Select closest <strong>SAFO</strong> Go to<br />
client’s foot size.<br />
Step Four: Remove <strong>SAFO</strong> Go from<br />
patient’s foot and clean area to be<br />
joined with wipes provided. Apply<br />
Silicone Adhesive in a thin line to the<br />
overlapping silicone within the<br />
areas marked.<br />
Step Two: With the patient’s foot flat<br />
on the floor ensuring a dorsi-flexed<br />
position; apply selected <strong>SAFO</strong> Go to<br />
patient’s foot and push the front of<br />
the <strong>SAFO</strong> Go flat against the leg and<br />
fasten Velcro straps.<br />
Step Three: Keep foot in a dorsi-flexed<br />
position and wrap the foot section<br />
around to overlap the inside of the<br />
foot, until the entire foot section fits<br />
snugly. Mark on the silicone, using<br />
a black pen, around where overlaid<br />
area sits.<br />
Step Five: Fasten edges firmly with<br />
the clips provided. Apply localised<br />
heat with heat gun for 2-3 mins or<br />
until even heat along <strong>SAFO</strong> overlap<br />
is achieved. Apply pressure until<br />
adhesive holds; ensure silicone has<br />
adhered and all excess silicone<br />
adhesive has been removed from the<br />
device prior to fitting to foot.<br />
Step Six: Fit <strong>SAFO</strong> Go back onto patient’s foot. The <strong>SAFO</strong> Go can be<br />
trimmed around heel and toe areas if needed. Remove from foot prior to<br />
trimming silicone.<br />
Step Seven: For best results ensure patient does not wear for 24hrs after<br />
applying adhesive.<br />
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