The Noodle® AFO
Advanced Carbon Fiber Brace
← Posterior Cuff with Strap-eezz
← Flexible "Noodle" Carbon Fiber Strut
↓ Flexible Carbon Fiber Foot Plate
United States Patent 6,146,344
Unique Features of The Noodle® AFO:
- Patented carbon fiber composite design that is more flexible than standard carbon fiber AFO's to optimize mobility
- Fusion - Kinetic Research's patent pending process that provides unique product flexibility which is ideal for patients with mild to moderate foot drop
- Posterior shell design with energy storing carbon fiber composite dynamic lateral strut and footplate to effectively treat foot drop
The Noodle® AFO is designed to:
- Control drop foot and assist with correct heel strike with gait
- Accommodate plantar flexion tone with variable flexibility foot plate
- Facilitate heel to toe weight transfer with weight bearing
- Provide flex-assist at toe-off to increase ankle power at push off
- Provide a swing assist during the swing phase of gait
- Encourage knee flexion with improved ankle / foot biomechanics
- Improve gait efficiency
Indications for The Noodle® AFO:
- Simple foot drop with functional plantar flexion strength
- Knee hyperextension control
- Mild achilles tendon tightness - equinavarus
From the Inventor
"The Noodle® AFO with its patented carbon fiber composite design offers a combination of strength, durability and dynamic flexibility that is not available in other products. If you are a clinician or a user looking for a superior AFO then try The Noodle®."
--- Wade Bader, CPO, President of Kinetic Research
Dynamic Performance
From Heel-Strike to Toe-Off
The Noodle® carbon fiber composite ankle foot orthosis is a lightweight yet extremely durable AFO. It is ideal for users with varying degrees of foot drop who would benefit from a dynamic energy storing AFO to improve gait. The flexible footplate and flexible strut facilitate a more natural gait than more rigid carbon fiber AFO's.
The Noodle® AFO Brochure .pdf
Off-the-Shelf Noodle® AFO Order Form .pdf
Build-to-Order Noodle® AFO Order Form .pdf
Custom-from-Cast Noodle® AFO Order Form .pdf
The Noodle® AFO Guarantee & Warranty .pdf
The Noodle® AFO provides gait assistance by controlling plantar flexion and reducing energy consumption with dynamic dorsi flexion and improved loading response.
Handcrafted Carbon Fiber AFO Brace
The Noodle® is handcrafted by expert technicians skilled in carbon fiber composite fabrication. This allows for a custom precision fit that optimizes performance and efficacy. The Noodle® is available in either Off-the-Shelf, Build-to-Order or Custom-from-Cast models.
Off-the-Shelf Standard Size Models
The Noodle® is available Off-the-Shelf with either a pre-cut footplate or an oversize footplate. The oversize footplate can be cut to exact fit by the practitioner.
The Noodle® with Pre-Cut Footplate
| Size | Foot Length | Cuff Height | Left Part # | Right Part # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 8" | 13" | NPPXSL | NPPXSR |
| Small | 9" | 14" | NPPSML | NPPSMR |
| Medium | 10" | 15.5" | NPPMDL | NPPMDR |
| Large | 11" | 17" | NPPLGL | NPPLGR |
| X-Large | 12" | 18" | NPPXLL | NPPXLR |
The Noodle® with Oversize Footplate
| Size | Foot Length | Cuff Height | Left Part # | Right Part # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | ↔ | 13" | NPOXSL | NPOXSR |
| Small | ↔ | 14" | NPOSML | NPOSMR |
| Medium | ↔ | 15.5" | NPOMDL | NPOMDR |
| Large | ↔ | 17" | NPOLGL | NPOLGR |
| X-Large | ↔ | 18" | NPOXLL | NPOXLR |
If you are not sure which Off-the-Shelf model is the proper size then fill out the order form below and Kinetic Research will determine the optimimum size.
Build-to-Order Models
Build-to-Order models offer custom features without having to cast. Build-to-Order specifications include:
- Cuff height and foot plate length variations
- Strut variation from flexible to extra-stiff
- Foot plate variation from flexible to extra-stiff
- Colors or user supplied fabric
Custom-from-Cast Models
For difficult to fit users The Noodle Custom-from-Cast is the superior carbon fiber AFO brace.
Pricing
Off-the-Shelf suggested retail price: $895
Kinetic Research products are only available from qualified healthcare professionals.