Surestep SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis)
Surestep
Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to stabilize the foot and ankle, allowing for the development of intrinsic muscles, muscle strategies, and movement patterns.
Surestep is the most effective means of providing stability to children who pronate. Children with low muscle tone who have trouble with stability due to pronation can now walk, run and jump with this dynamic bracing system.
Source Surestep
| Notes |
| Encouraging early assessment, diagnosis and treatment for best outcomes |
| SMOs are a cost-shared benefit under Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) |
| According to AADL, Clients are responsible for 25 percent of the total cost of the device up to a maximum of $500.00 per family per benefit year (July 1 to June 30) pooled across all 29 different benefit areas. |
| Reimbursement of the AADL Client Portion |
| Clients with extended health benefits and/or personal health spending account should submit their Receipt for reimbursement. In all other cases, they may claim the Client Portion as a medical expense on their Income Tax Return. |
| Eligibility |
| Clients age 17 and under are eligible for up to 2 devices per limb per 24 months. A third device per limb is not covered by AADL but this situation occurs very, very rarely. |
| Telephone Consults for Physiotherapists with Marc Schneider, Orthotist – Pediatric Specialist Available by Appointment |
| 8:45 am every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Call Braceworks at 403-240-9100 to schedule |
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