Beige Dictus Band
The Dictus Band is an orthosis to help people who suffer from Drop Foot. Drop Foot (or Foot Drop) is a neuromuscular (nerve and muscle) disorder that affects the patient's ability to raise their foot at the ankle.
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Online Delivery Rates
Online Delivery Rates
NZ Retail Purchases
$9 NZD flat fee
AU Retail Purchases
$30 NZD flat fee
Wholesale Purchases
Shipping will be calculated after your purchase and added to your invoice.
Online Delivery Times
Online Delivery Times
Deliveries placed during the week before 2pm*
New Zealand
Auckland: Usually the next day!
Rest of North Island: 2 days
South Island: Approx 3 - 4 days
Rural deliveries can take 1-2 days in addition to the above
Australia
Approx 10 - 15 days
*Approximate timeframes given. Please note that for out-of-stock items and orders placed after 2pm or over the weekend, the shipping timeframes above will apply from the day of dispatch from our warehouse.
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Easy Returns
Easy Returns
Worried an item might not be right? Return your purchase in as new condition within 14 days and we will happily exchange the item or provide a refund for the cost of the item including the original shipping fee. Click here to view all returns information.
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Description
Description
Walking becomes a challenge for anyone with Drop Foot due to their inability to control the foot at the ankle. The foot may appear floppy and the patient may drag the foot and toes while walking. People with foot drop usually exhibit an exaggerated or high-stepping walk. The Dictus Band helps those suffering from Drop Foot to raise their foot directly after toeoff - eliminating everyday obstructions such as doorsteps, carpets and pavements.
The Dictus Band is a different concept from other braces. Where the normal standard A.F.O. - which are non-flexible - holds the foot straight to stop the foot dropping, the Dictus Band uses a spring action with the rubber band and hook. This gives a more natural action and as a side benefit allows a person to do things that would be impossible with a polyethylene A.F.O. (i.e.: drive a car with their right foot).
The rubber band - the active part of the orthosis - on the Dictus Band helps keep the front of the foot in an upward position. When a person puts their foot on the ground, the rubber band helps raise the toes. The Dictus Band can be worn with any type of lace-up shoe or sneaker and by locating the rubber band to either the right or left-hand side of the shoelace you can control inversion or eversion.
It is important to note that when fitting the Dictus Band, the distance between the D-ring and the hooks on the person's shoelace holes determine the lifting ability of the rubber band.
Fits both left and right.
Also available in black. Click to view >
Included with Dictus Band
- 1 x Ankle band
- 2 x Latex Rubber Bands
- 1 x Monohook
- 2 x Steel hooks
Sizes:
Ankle Circumference
Medium: 170 mm - 200 mm
Large: 200+ mm