The Musmate Foot Drop Splint

Walking Aids

Musmate Ltd, P. O. Box 3976, Bath, BA1 0DF, UK.
Tel. (0845) 094 4674; fax (0845) 094 4674;
e-mail sales@musmate.co.uk .

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About Us Clinical Results Customer Stories Downloads Home The Musmate Left Leg Product Right Leg Product Both Legs Product Site Map How to Buy in: Australia Canada Europe UK USA Terms & Conditions	The Musmate Splint to Relieve Drop Foot (Right Leg Version) When you lift your leg to walk forward and your foot flops down, it is referred to as foot drop. This is a common condition, usually arising frm a neurological condition (stroke, multiple sclerosis, etc) a brain or spinal injury, or various genetic conditions. The commonest treatment is a splint. The Musmate Foot Drop Splint is built from an elastic cord together with shoulder and shoe connections to produce a product designed to maximise your walking ability. Features include an adjustable level of support and the ability to quickly and easily adjust the height of the foot lift to best meet your needs in your walknig environment- for example a higher fot lift is needed to go up stairs. The Musmate Set has five pieces: a detachable shoulder pad; a shoulder harness for the right leg; an elastic assembly; a shoelace or strap connector; a shoe harness (used instead of the shoelace connector). Each of these will now be discussed in turn. The Shoulder Pad The shoulder pad for use with the Musmate Foot Drop Splint is a foam cushion which spreads the weight of the shoulder harness. It was developed in response to complaints of pain caused by the extra work on the shoulder as it helped lift the foot. The shoulder pad is attached by hook and loop tape so it can be removed easily. The shoulder muscles should strengthen to eliminate the need for the pad.
Deutsch Español Français Português	The Open Shoulder Pad		The harness sits on the open shoulder pad		The shoulder pad on shoulder harness for use

Musmate Foot Drop Splint Shoulder Harness (Right Leg)

Three views show how the Musmate Foot Drop Splint shoulder harness is used in practice. It goes across the body, so this version, for the right leg, goes over the left shoulder (and vice versa). It is supplied together with a detachable waist belt which can help keep the shoulder harness in place.

Musmate Foot Drop Splint for the Right Leg- Front View

Musmate Foot Drop Splint for the Right Leg- Side View

Musmate Foot Drop Splint for the Right Leg- Back View

Whilst the standard colour is black, the shoulder harness can be built in a wide variety of colours as shown in the following pictures. Whilst some people may prefer a more discreet colour, physiotherapists and NHS professionals may use a bolder colour to reduce the risk of their Musmate Splint for Foot Drop "walking". Please note that, currently, all plastic fittings are available only in black.

Foot Drop Splint: Right Leg Shoulder Harness in Blue

Foot Drop Splint: Right Leg Shoulder Harness in Beige

There are four sizes of shoulder harness- extra small, small, medium, large.
    * The extra small one is designed for those people who are less than 120cm (3'11") in height and including children
    * The small one will fit people whose height is from 120cm (3'11") to 175cm (5'10") and chest (or hips) up to 90cm.
    * The medium size fits people up to 200cm (6'6") in height and 110cm (43") over the chest or hips.
    * The large one is suitable for people over these dimensions.
We are happy to provide guidance on sizing and to exchange harnesses should the sizing be incorrect.

The length of the Musmate Foot Drop Splint shoulder harness is easily adjusted using the triglide adjusters. This should only need to be done once. The length of the hanging strap is then adjusted to give the appropriate level of support from the elastic. This is used frequently to vary the support, such as when tired or the ground is more uneven and a higher lift is preferred.

The Elastic Connector

The elasticated assembly is the heart of the Musmate Foot Drop Splint. This is made from shock cord, which comprises a bundle of elastic threads in a plastic coating. The length of this is adjustable by moving the nylon rod up and down. This means that not only can the person wearing it adjust it to their leg length, but can also vary the amount of lift and support to meet their varying needs. For example, the lift can be increased so that stairs can be climbed or to cross rough ground without tripping. We supply a standard length for adults, and a thinner cord for children.

The elastic assembly is currently only available as a black cord. We can supply thinner cords (5mm or 6mm rather than 8mm diameter) in a wider range of colours. In addition, the two hooks are available in black or white. Black hooks are more discreet, alternatively the white hooks are more visible for finding at night for nocturnal visits.

1 Black + 1 White Hook

Two Black Hooks

The Musmate Foot Drop Splint supports the lifting up of the foot when the leg muscles are relaxed. The elasticated assembly is attached to the shoulder harness at one end, and at the other end it is attached to the shoe. There are two ways of achieving this: the shoe harness and the shoelace connector.

The Shoe Harness for the Right Shoe

The first attachment on the Musmate Foot Drop Splint is the shoe harness. This goes around the back and underneath the shoe to form a robust device for lifting the foot using the Musmate Splint for Foot Drop. This comes in three sizes. There is a small one for children and ladies with small feet, a middle size one for ladies, and a larger one for men. In addition, this does come in left and right-hand versions. The difference is in the position of the connecting clip on the side. Whilst this could be on the left or right hand side of the shoe, our preference is for it to be on the inside of the shoe to minimise the risk of it colliding with protruding objects whilst in use.

The Shoelace and Strap Connector on the Musmate Foot Drop Splint

Shoelace Connectors in Many Colours	The heart of the design of the Musmate Foot Drop Splint is its elasticated assembly. This is attached to the shoe with a shoelace connector. This goes around the shoelaces, straps, or hook & loop fastenings. It has a triangle with which to connect to the elasticated assembly. It is available in one size only, but a custom version can be produced if required. These are available in many different colours, although the plastic fittings are only in black. Remember to check the shoe straps and shoelaces regularly for wear and tear and replace them so that they do not break whilst the Musmate Foot Drop Splint is in use.	Musmate Foot Drop Splint: Shoelace Connector on Trainers
Musmate Foot Drop Splint: Shoelace Connector on Sandals	Shoelace Connector on Shoes	Shoelace Connector on Trainers

Shoelace Connector on Sandals

Shoelace Connector on Shoes

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