The Clinical Minute features short overviews of orthotic and prosthetic devices. In this episode, Clinical Consultant Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, explains the unique features of WillowWood’s Koa LP foot.
Overview
At 6.6 centimeters, the Koa LP boasts one of the lowest build heights among fiberglass feet. The Koa LP’s multiaxial split keel design allows the patient to invert and evert on various terrains, and provides more stability to patients with ambulation. Constructed from fiberglass, The Koa LP is suitable for moderate to high activity transtibial and transfemoral patients up to 365 pounds. The foot is also waterproof and comes in sizes 23 to 28 centimeters.
Koa LP: Sy’s Experience
Sy, an active college professor, provides his initial impression of the Koa LP foot.
What Comes in the Box?
WillowWood’s Koa LP comes with instructions, a prosthetic sock, and two heel durometers. The blue durometer is firm, while the red durometer is medium firm. A Koa LP Sandal Toe Foot Shell can be ordered with the foot, or separately, and comes in the colors: buff, tan, or medium brown.
Ordering Guidelines
The Koa LP is available with toe spring categories that are dependent on the patient's body weight, foot size, and activity level. Click here to refer to the toe resistance chart.
To learn more about WillowWood’s Koa LP, click here.
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