Quest 88 AFO Footplates are primarily designed for Quest 88 tricycles, although they are suitable for most tricycle brands with cranks featuring a 9/16" thread.
Quest 88 AFO Footplates are designed specifically for Quest 88 Ankle Foot Orthoses and are available in different sizes.
AFO, or Ankle Foot Orthoses, may be used in conjunction with or without your existing splints (Orthoses). The purpose is to minimise foot drop, ie. the foot dropping to a point where pedalling is inefficient and difficult. The AFO, also referred to somethimes as Calf Supports, control the relationship between foot and ankle by fixing this at 90 degrees. The foot can still move through the pedal axle, however, it creates a controlled pedal stroke, with the all of the riders energies going towards propeeling the trike.
IMPORTANT - Quest 88 Footplates should always be used in conjunction with a lap belt or other means of restraint at the hips or waist. It is not advisable to fasten the feet to pedals without first securing the upperbody. If you do not have this function on your trike or bike, then you may wish to consider Toe Clips, bungees or some other means of allowing the feet to release more easily.
Quest 88 Trikes should only be used under a level of supervision appropriate to the rider's physical and cognitive abilities.
Size/ref/code | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
Width of Plate (cm) | 72 | 92 | 112 | 122 |
Length of Plate (cm) | 165 | 215 | 265 | 310 |
Approx Shoe Size | Child size 4 - 10 | 10 to Adult size 3 | Adult size 3 - 9 | Adult size 9 - 13 |
With many of the products in the Quest 88 range it is necessary for the product to be demonstrated to ensure the correct level of support is attained. Quest 88 have Product Specialists available to provide demonstrations/assessments either at home, School, in Therapy Centres, Children's Centres or anywhere with suitable facilities. All assessments are carried out by Quest 88 staff.
Therapy Equipment, Including Walkers and Standers*
Quest 88 provide demonstrations of therapy, mobility and supportive equipment at schools, centres and homes across the UK. We also provide FREE Clinics for walker repairs and service.
Adaptive Bikes
Adaptive bikes and trikes such as the Hase range; are normally assessed and demonstrated at our Inclusive Cycling Hub, in a beautiful setting by the river in the market town of Shrewsbury. It is advisable to book an appointment to ensure the product you are interested in is available. We also offer demonstrations at schools and cycling schemes around the UK for Draisin Wheelchair Tandems and Side by Sides, however we have a limited number of demonstrators available.
Quest 88 Therapy Tricycles (Kitten, Colt, Panther etc.)
These are demonstrated and assessed nationally by our Product Specialists at schools, childrens centres and homes. This service is free and ensures that the tricycles are totally suitable for your needs.
RaceRunners & Gameframes
Quest 88 provide 'Sports Taster Sessions' for clubs and inclusive leisure facilities (UK-wide). In many cases we will do this in collaboration with CP Sport and other Clubs. You can find more information on our News & Events Page as well as on Facebook and CP Sports Events Pages.
Non-assessment Products
* Try before you buy is not available for Therapy Benches, Tripods, Quads, Crutches and Rollators. These items can be seen at 'In Service' presentations on request.
For online purchases a delivery charge will be added prior to checkout. For other purchases delivery charges will apply and can be requested from our Sales team on 01952 463050 with the exception of our Kaye Posture Control Walkers (when purchasing a complete frame with front and rear leg/wheel options) which qualify for FREE carriage.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to enquiries from the USA at this stage. Depending on the product range, Quest 88 may have global distribution rights or exclusivity restricted to the UK and Ireland only. Wherever possible we will direct emails from countries outside of our remit to the manufacturers concerned.
For information on our International Distributors for other countries including the EU, please contact our Sales Team on 01952 463050
Thank you for your understanding.