Inventors:
Diane Vitillo - Kendall Park NJ, US
Nicholas Vitillo - Kendall Park NJ, US
International Classification:
A47G 25/80
Abstract:
An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) and shoe donning device is disclosed comprising an L-shaped AFO cradle with unitarily formed hinge pins for releasable and rotatable engagement with channels in a docking base for purposes of stabilizing and positioning an AFO for donning by a patient with restricted movement. The AFO cradle can be rotated in a variety of positions within the docking base for donning an AFO using only one hand at a position of choice. A shoe platform is also provided for engagement with the docking base in which includes an inclined upper surface for placement of a shoe and which is designed for releasable engagement with the docking base and with the AFO cradle to stabilize the shoe platform during donning of a shoe. Adjustable pins are provided to accommodate various AFO and shoe sizes during the donning process.