This SMO modification is designed for patients who toe walk due to sensory or stability concerns. It blocks excessive plantarflexion while facilitating gross motor skills and movements that require some …

Jul 23, 2023 · Toe walking SMOs are a modification of a general SMO designed to provide support to the feet/ankles and encourage a more typical gait pattern for those that walk on their toes.

Oct 23, 2024 · Another nifty option is the open-heel toe walking SMO, which comes with a silicone piece that provides extra feedback. When they hit the heel, they can feel it, helping to facilitate good …

Toe-Walking SMO’s The Toe Walker Orthosis (T.W.O.) design provides a real orthotic solution to idiopathic toe walking. This orthosis re-establishes the heel to toe gait pattern creating a residual …

May 7, 2025 · Supramalleolar Orthoses, commonly known as SMOs, are custom-made braces that extend from the foot to just above the ankle (supramalleolar region).

SMOs, or Supramalleolar Orthoses, are specialized braces designed to support the foot and ankle. They are typically used for children who have issues with pronation (walking flat-footed), hypotonia (low …

What Are SMOs? SMO’s (Supramalleolar Orthosis) are custom made braces that provide support and stability to the ankle and foot. SMOs extend to just above the ankle, and can be barely visible with …

Dec 2, 2024 · The ultimate goal of any brace for toe walking is to help children walk efficiently without bracing. The super solid ankle AFO not only promotes proper gait patterns in the brace but also …

Surestep SMOs are carefully marked as ‘left’ and ‘right’ so the unique compression system can work its magic.

Kids are free to continue working on gait development and gross motor skills that require plantarflexion. Surestep treats toe walking at the source by fixing pronation and providing proprioceptive input. Chat …