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WHAT IS THE
DORSI-STRAP™? HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Dorsi-Strap™ for Foot Drop is an Ankle Foot
Orthosis (AFO), designed to provide FOOT DROP SUPPORT to the ankle/foot area of
the body. No other support of any kind if provided, and there is no restriction
of any normal ankle joint movement.
The Dorsi-Strap™ is supportive, comfortable, maneuverable, lightweight, and
low-profile, and is used when wearing shoes. It provides effective
treatment for foot drop, resulting in comfortable, natural walking, and
improved balance and gait, without the need for special shoes.
The Dorsi-Strap™ works with street shoes and with athletic and recreational
shoes, and can be used with many types of shoes that do not have lace
holes. The standard Dorsi-Strap™
fits individuals with shoe sizes up to
11½.
For people with shoe size 12, or larger, we
recommend the slightly heavier-duty Dorsi-Strap™ PRO, discussed
below.
The Dorsi-Strap™ has achieved an acceptance rate of
approximately 95% with our customers, over
time.
One Dorsi-Strap™ treats one foot. The Dorsi-Strap™ is sold singly.
Individuals that need support on both feet should order two
Dorsi-Straps™.
The Dorsi-Strap™ consists of 3 components:
1)
1) A soft,
stretchable, breathable foam cuff is worn around the ankle, right above the
ankle bones. It has Velcro® on its entire outer surface,
and also has a Velcro® closure.
2)
2) The other
parts are two identical straps. Each strap has a shoelace at one end, and
a Velcro strap at the other end. The two lace ends of the straps are laced into
the shoe's lace holes, and tied together to keep them in place. Once installed,
the straps may be left in the shoe for repeated use, or easily transferred to
another shoe.
To use the
Dorsi-Strap™, the cuff is applied comfortably around the ankle, and the shoe, with
the straps installed into its lace holes, as described above, is put on, and
laced up as usual.
The forefoot is then elevated, as shown in the User Instructions, and
the two Dorsi-Strap™ straps are
connected around the cuff, using Velcro®.
It’s that easy, and only takes a few seconds to apply, to
adjust, and to remove.
The unique Dorsi-Strap™
system keeps the user’s forefoot elevated
comfortably and securely, providing a near-normal gait and improved balance, in
addition to full ankle movement in all non-supported directions. Driving and
climbing stairs are no longer challenges when wearing the
Dorsi-Strap™.
The
Dorsi-Strap™ is very lightweight, and cool to wear, and is available in
white, black or brown, to match shoe colors.
Please review the list of Dorsi-Strap™ FEATURES AND BENEFITS, immediately below.
You’ll be impressed!
The Dorsi-Strap™ is made in the USA, and is shipped worldwide.
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“USING THE DORSI-STRAP™ WITH SHOES THAT DO NOT HAVE LACE
HOLES”
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WHAT FEATURES DOES THE DORSI-STRAP™ OFFER?
The Dorsi-Strap™
offers:
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Real
comfort. It is barely noticeable while in use
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Near-normal gait and step-off
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Great
for driving and stairs
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Full
ankle joint mobility in non-supported directions
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Promotes muscle development, not atrophy
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Helps
improve balance
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Regular shoes are worn. No special shoes
required!
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No
device components are placed into the
shoe
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Nothing is put on, or under, the foot
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Works
perfectly with orthotic inserts
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Ultra
low profile! Weighs only 3 ounces
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All
flexible, latex-free components
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Breathable fabric stays cool and dry
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Easily applied, adjusted, removed, transferred
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Can
be managed with one hand by many
people
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Colors to match shoes: white, black, brown
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No
fitting required. No impressions, no customization, no waiting
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Low
price. Durable and washable
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Satisfaction
guaranteed!
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Additional/replacement straps and cuffs
available
- Fits
ALL foot sizes up to 11 ½*
* For foot sizes larger than 11 ½, see info about the
Dorsi-Strap™ PRO, immediately below.
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STANDARD
DORSI-STRAP™ AND THE PRO?
The standard
Dorsi-Strap™
provides excellent dorsi-flexion support for foot drop, while it allows your
foot and ankle to move normally in all other directions. The result is
comfortable, natural walking with street shoes, improved balance, and
significant elimination of the limp, often caused by discomfort from regular
AFOs that force you to place a rigid platform under your foot.
The Dorsi-Strap™ works with lace-up street shoes, and it can also be used
with many types of shoes that do not have lace holes (such as sandals and shoes
with Velcro®
straps), and is recommended for individuals with shoe size up to 11½.
The heavier-duty
Dorsi-Strap™ PRO
provides the same support as the standard Dorsi-Strap™, but it is built
to also handle activities more vigorous than walking, such as
working out, hiking, jogging, working, gardening, golfing, etc.
The Dorsi-Strap™ PRO is also
recommended for people with shoe size 12, or larger, or for those weighing 195
pounds, or more.
The PRO works with
athletic, recreational and work shoes, and with lace-up boots, in addition to
street shoes. It can also be used with many types of shoes that do not
have lace holes, such as sandals and shoes with Velcro® straps.
The standard
Dorsi-Strap™ and the PRO have achieved an acceptance rate of approximately 95%
with our customers, over time.
Available in white, black or brown, to match shoe colors, and built to
stand up to heavy–duty use, the Dorsi-Strap™
PRO is made with athletic-grade shoelaces and
with longer and heavier straps than the standard
Dorsi-Strap™.
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WILL THE DORSI-STRAP™ FIT ME?
Yes!
The standard Dorsi-Strap™ fits all feet through size
11 ½.
The Dorsi-Strap™ PRO, fits ALL foot sizes, including the largest
sizes.
This is a little hard to imagine when you think in terms of regular
orthopedic supports that come in multiple sizes, or that have to be
custom-made, and have to be worn about the foot and ankle, or inside the shoe
and under the foot. But the Dorsi-Strap™ is very different.
When
you see it, you will understand.
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HOW DO I PUT THE DORSI-STRAP™ ON TO GET THE BEST
RESULTS?
Here are four things you can do to ensure you are putting the
Dorsi-Strap™ on
in the best way, in order to achieve optimum support, comfort and
mobility:
- The first couple of times
you put the Dorsi-Strap™ on, follow the illustrated step-by-step directions slowly and
carefully to easily install the straps into the shoe, and to apply the cuff and
the straps in the best manner. It’s a quick and simple process that will
yield the best results when done as described in the enclosed User
Instructions.
- After putting the
Dorsi-Strap™ on
according to the User Instructions, if you feel you need additional support,
review and follow the Instructions carefully where they describe how to
elevate your forefoot against a wall or door frame. Ensure that you move your
knee towards the wall once your foot is resting against the wall, before
applying the straps to the cuff.
You must be seated when
you do this.
- When you are applying the straps
around the cuff, with your forefoot elevated, make sure the straps are being
pulled up STEEPLY towards the top edge of the cuff, before the straps
make contact with the cuff at the sides of the ankle.
- If you followed the
instructions as described in steps 2 and 3, above, and you feel you want even
more support for your foot, if you’ve laced the Dorsi-Strap's™ straps into the second
lace holes from the toe end of the shoe, move the straps down to the
FIRST lace holes at the toe end of the shoe.
Any one of these steps can improve the fit, and provide increased
support and comfort. Doing all four should do the trick for you.
A little practice, as
suggested in the User Instructions, will help a
lot.
If you’ve
tried and are still not satisfied, call us at (914) 968-3381, and we’ll
walk you through it.
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WILL THE DORSI-STRAP™ WORK FOR ME?
PROBABLY
YES!
Dorsi-Strap™ users come from a wide variety of populations, including those with
MS, MD, stroke, diabetes, unexpected surgery results, physical traumas such as
sports and vehicular accidents, etc.
The Dorsi-Strap™ for Foot Drop, and the heavier-duty Dorsi-Strap™ PRO, make life a
lot more pleasant, safer, and more convenient for most of these individuals, by
promoting comfortable and secure, normal day-to-day activities, with greater
independence, control and confidence.
Pretty impressive, we think!
Pretty astounding, and wonderful, many of out customers think.
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TESTIMONIALS about the Dorsi-Strap™ and the
Dorsi-Strap™
PRO.
The Dorsi-Strap™ system provides excellent support for foot drop, yet it is
light-weight, highly maneuverable, and extremely comfortable. It permits
near-normal ankle joint mobility (except for the dorsi-flexion support needed
to overcome the dropped foot), and thereby enables the user to mobilize the
foot, often without a noticeable limp.
The Dorsi-Strap™ helps build muscle tissue, thereby keeping the leg and foot muscles
from atrophy. This high level of mobility promotes natural body movements and
gait while walking, to help improve balance.
Our usual advice to prospective users is: try and see how well the
device performs for YOU.
Based on historic
sales, the odds are about 95% in your favor that you’ll want to keep the
Dorsi-Strap™, and get rid of that rigid plastic or metal
brace.
Both the Dorsi-Strap™ and the
Dorsi-Strap™
PRO come with a money-back, no-questions-asked warranty, just in case
they don’t meet your expectations for support, mobility, comfort and
convenience.
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WILL THE DORSI-STRAP™ BE COMFORTABLE TO
USE?
Most users are impressed by the Dorsi-Strap’s™ comfort and mobility.
Particularly those who have had to use a rigid AFO that went into the shoe,
under the foot, and almost up to the back of the knee.
We believe that your chances of getting proper foot drop support
and ankle joint mobility with real comfort are much better with
the Dorsi-Strap™ than with any other device on the market.
Here’s why:
·
When
using the Dorsi-Strap™,
you use your own, regular,
comfortable shoes, on both feet. No special, oversized shoes are
required in order to accommodate the Dorsi-Strap™, as with the typical AFO
brace.
·
With the
Dorsi-Strap™, nothing goes into your shoe other
than your foot and your sock, and possibly your orthotic insert, if you use
one. That means that with the Dorsi-Strap™,
nothing is placed under your foot, so there
is no rigid, uncomfortable platform to stand on, or walk on.
·
With the
Dorsi-Strap™ ALL components are flexible. There
are no rigid parts! And the Dorsi-Strap™ is instantly adjustable
for your size, and for your anatomy. That means: no irritation, no callusing,
no cramping.
·
With the
Dorsi-Strap™ you will experience a near-normal,
natural gait because you will have full ankle joint mobility (except for
the dorsi-flexion support needed to overcome the dropped foot), and you will be
wearing your own comfortable shoes. You will experience improved balance and
natural body movements, and will therefore be reducing the wear and tear on
your feet, ankles, knees, hips and back, that is usually caused by a standard
AFO.
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The
Dorsi-Strap™ is also lightweight, coming in at under 3 OZ,
and stays cool and dry, as a result of the special breathable
fabric. The Dorsi-Strap™ is conveniently put on, adjusted and
removed in seconds, using all Velcro®
connections.
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WILL THE DORSI-STRAP™ WORK FOR ME ON STAIRS, OR WHEN
DRIVING?
YOU BET!
The fully-adjustable Dorsi-Strap™ provides near-normal gait
and step-off for most people when walking, by keeping the forefoot from
dropping.
When you are climbing stairs, with the Dorsi-Strap™ on, the normal action of
lifting your leg to get up to the next step automatically lifts your foot, with
your forefoot maintained at the angle originally set by you. Leg lift does not
have to be exaggerated, and balance is not strained.
The Dorsi-Strap™’s unique design also allows you to plantar-flex your foot (push
your toes downwards) comfortably when you are stepping off as you walk, and
when you need to depress the gas pedal or the brake pedal of your
car.
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