Trulife Matrix AFO Features
- Material: Carbon Composite
- Enhanced integration of the foot plate and strut for added durability and support
- Footplate is uniquely designed to allow greater energy reflection at toe off
- The AFO Brace has a streamline to fit in shoes better
- Shank angle increased to 82° to improve knee extension movement at mid stance
- Heat-moldable, trimmable and height adjustable anterior shell
What to buy with Trulife Brace
- Biofreeze Professional Pain Relieving Gel
- 3M Futuro Comfort Lift Ankle Support
- Trulife Matrix/Max Screw Kit
How to use Trulife AFO Brace?
Fitting Instructions
1. Remove inlay and place Matrix in shoe.
2. Place inlay over the top of the Matrix footplate. The inlay can be custom, off the shelf, or supplied with the user’s footwear.
3. Insert foot into shoe with laces loosened. Fasten straps
4. Check fit.
- Perform trial walking. Ensure the knee is not hyper-extended.
- Check footwear is not distorted
- Ensure the patient is comfortable and there are no areas of pressure which may lead to sores or ulceration
5. Make adjustments if needed
- Footplate: The trimmable footplate (Max 2 and Medial T only) can be trimmed to fit a range of shoe sizes. The other products in the Matrix family can be adjusted by grinding to fit in patient’s shoe. Appropriate extraction and personal protective equipment must be used.
- Anterior shell (except Medial): Adjust height (using the hex wrench provided) so that it covers the tibial tubercle but does not impinge on the patella at full extension. The shell can be heat molded for optimal patient comfort. (Note: heat should not be applied to the carbon composite parts of the product.)
- Straps: The straps can be trimmed to the required length
- Inlay: The inlay can be bonded to the Matrix footplate to secure its position if required
Trulife AFO Brace Instructions Manual
When to use Trulife Matrix AFO
- Low to high activity patients with unilateral or bilateral drop foot
- Peroneal nerve palsy
- Incomplete paralysis
- CVA and CMT
Caring Instructions
- The product should be cleaned regularly by wiping with a damp cloth
- The removable liner should be regularly removed and laundered
- Matrix products should be used only as directed by a medical practitioner
- Discontinue use immediately if you notice any excessive redness, abrasions or irritation
- In the event that your Matrix becomes defective within the warranty period, please contact your distributor
- Please dispose of your Matrix in accordance with local and national laws and regulations
