Abstract: A device and method for releasably connecting together two elements, such as two orthotic devices, or two elements of an orthotic device is provided. A quick connect apparatus and method of use is disclosed that quickly and easily enables a user to attach and detach two devices or two elements of a device, such as the elements of an orthosis or a prosthetic. An example device that may easily be converted back and forth between an ankle-foot orthosis and a knee-ankle-foot orthosis is disclosed, along with steps for making and using same.
Abstract: A stairway having an alternating series of risers and treads wherein two risers and a tread form a step structure for use in constructing the stairway. The step structure including a first riser having a front portion and a rear portion, a tread having a support surface and an opposite surface, a second riser having a front portion and a rear portion, and wherein the tread is positioned between the rear portion of the first riser and the front portion of the second riser and wherein the second riser of one step structure becomes the first riser of the next-up step structure.
Abstract: A stairway having an alternating series of risers and treads wherein two risers and a tread form a step structure for use in constructing the stairway. The step structure including a first riser having a front portion and a rear portion, a tread having a support surface and an opposite surface, a second riser having a front portion and a rear portion, and wherein the tread is positioned between the rear portion of the first riser and the front portion of the second riser and wherein the second riser of one step structure becomes the first riser of the next-up step structure.