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Controlled Dynamic Stretch

Introduction

Limitation of movement frequently occurs after trauma and surgery, as well as in the field of neurology. This can cause pain and perceptibly interfere with the quality of life for those affected. A complex treatment plan and the close collaboration of consultants, orthotists, therapists and nurses is often necessary to help the patient. The unique CDS® orthoses can provide an innovative aid to assist in that plan.
The CDS® orthoses contain an adjustable spring loaded hinge, that exerts a controllable active dynamic force. The individually adjustable spring force is displayed by an indicator and can be deactivated when applying and removing the brace, or during breaks in treatment.
The shell construction of the braces offer the greatest comfort in wear and outstanding pressure distribution. The adjustable limitation of the correction range protects the tissue from harmful and painful over stretching.

Contraindications: bony blockings, osteoporosis, thrombophlebitis

Treatment

The CDS® principle of controlled dynamic stretch applies an active dynamic stretch to the structures limiting ROM in order to stimulate growth of the shortened tissue and increase range of motion.
The combination of stretch and active movement stimulates blood circulation in the contracted tissue in order to return it to a normal level of weight bearing and mobility. Through this physiological contracture treatment, fast results with high compliance are achieved.

CDS^® Hinge torque against adjusted scale value

Position scale	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Nm - CDS Hinge spring force through brace (for braces with one CDS hinge)	1.85	2.18	2.35	2.65	2.90	3.15	3.40	3.60	3.80	4.00	4.20	4.38	4.58	4.70	4.85	5.02
Nm - CDS Hinge spring force through brace (for braces with two CDS hinges)	3.70	4.36	4.70	5.30	5.80	6.30	6.80	7.20	7.60	8.00	8.40	8.76	9.18	9.40	9.70	10.04
Nm - CDS Nano Hinge spring force through brace (for Paediatric braces with one hinge)	0.60	0.70	0.80	0.90	1.00	1.10	1.18	1.25	1.35	1.40	1.50	1.60	1.70	1.80	1.90	2.00
Nm - CDS Nano Hinge spring force through brace (for Paediatric braces with two hinges)	1.20	1.40	1.60	1.80	2.00	2.20	2.36	2.50	2.70	2.80	3.00	3.20	3.40	3.60	3.80	4.00