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Ultraflex Ultra Safe Step (USS) Knee Joints
Give patients unprecedented stability and motion resulting in greater independence and community access.
UltraSafeStep™ facilitates functional improvements in the areas of gait efficiency, safety, and stability. Patients notice improvements on variable surfaces, while ascending and descending steps, and during normal activities that may require additional support in terms of strength, stability, and endurance. All this results in greater independence and community access
Ultraflex is the only maker of custom orthotic solutions that address gait deviations with adjustable dynamic response (ADR) component technology.
In contrast to conventional orthoses, adjustable dynamic response technology addresses stance support at both the knee and ankle dynamically. Ultraflex minimizes compensations while allowing for a more normal knee-ankle-foot biomechanics such as knee flexion and ankle-foot roll-over. Also, UItraflex maximizes speed at a reduce energy cost.
Ultraflex technology allows for increased stability in the early phases of rehabilitation and less restriction of available muscle use in the latter phases. Patients and therapists appreciate both the versatility and cost savings our intervention affords.
Indications: Gait training for stroke rehabilitation (forced limb use programs). Permanent gait assist for any lasting extensor weakness causing knee instability and buckling.
Specifications: 3/16 by 3/4 2024 bars standard, 1/4 by 3/4 2024 available, posterior offsets and medial contours available. Patients up to 220 pounds with fair or better cognition.
Features & Benefits
Adjustable Dynamic Response
•Infinitely adjustable stance response angle from 0-30 degrees
•Provides safe stance control without locking the knee
•Dynamic shock absorption at initial contact/loading response
•Dampens ground reaction force for smoother gait
Sit-to-Stand
•Ratchet support from 120 degrees flexion to full extension
•Prevents knee buckling when standing
Swing
•Natural dynamic swing assist - Elastomere return provides a more natural swing assist
•Helps achieve terminal swing in the presence of extensor weakness
Cam Lock
•Ergonomic positive lock and un-lock positions
•Designed with the stroke impaired arm-hand in mind
•Safety system locks handle prior to unlock if brace is still supporting patients weight
•Low-profile and can be actuated through clothing
•Made from sturdy light-weight machined metal materials
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