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EZCLK Dobbs Bar

Easy to set external ration with just a turn of a screw

Bored Screw Inserts will keep everything snug but not over tight

Ergonomic curve makes holding your child much easier while wearing the bar

EZCLK Dobbs Bar

Universal Shoe plate for Markell Shoe & AFOs

Tradmarked Dobbs Logo

Aircraft Grade Aluminum Bar

EZCLK

Key Features

Dobbs Quick Release

Quick Release mechanism allows Markell Tarso Shoes to snap on and off for diapering, carseats, and high chairs. 

Adjustable External Rotation

Easy to set external rotation dial with just a turn of a screw. We have provided 10 degree increments of dorsiflexion.

Adjustbale Bar Width

Your Dobbs Bar will adjust in length as the child grows, with a turn of a screw.

Sizes: Small 6-9 inches

Regular 9-14 incehs

Universal Screws

Universal Phillips head screws makes the Dobbs Bar easy to adjust, and will keep everything snug.

More Information

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Setting Up The Dobbs Bar

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  • Setting the bar width. The Dobbs Bar should be set so that the width of the bar is equal to the shoulder width of the child. Measure the shoulder width of the child from the left outside shoulder to the right outside shoulder. Adjust the length of the Dobbs Bar so that the length of the bar is equal to your shoulder width measurement from mid-heel of the left footplate to mid-heel of the right foot plate. Using the included 5/32 hex key, loosen the hex head screw(s) on the center clamp and slide the width of the bars open until they match the shoulder width of the child. Once the width is correct, retighten the hex head screw(s) to lock the bars firmly in place. Loosen the Phillips head screw in the center of the black swivel arm and rotate the red “Y” piece outward until the pointer on the black swivel arm lines up with the correct degree setting on the red “Y” piece. Retighten the screw in order to lock in the desired angle of external rotation.

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  • Setting external rotation. The clubfoot should be set at about 60 degrees of external rotation, which should match the degree of rotation of the foot in the last cast. If the foot was externally rotated only 50 degrees in the last cast the brace should also be at 50 degrees. A normal, non-affected foot should be fixed on the bar in about 40 degrees of external rotation.

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  • Attaching the foot plate. Attach the black foot plate to the bottom of the Markell shoes/AFO by lining up the two countersunk holes in the black foot plate with the two holes on the bottom of the shoes. Using the standard head screws provided, first tighten one screw halfway, then tighten the other screw completely. Then go back and tighten the first screw all the way.

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  • Using the quick disconnect feature. Once the foot plate is attached to the shoes, slide the black foot plate onto the two red clips and slide the foot plate forward to engage the spring plunger and lock the shoes in place. To release the shoes, pull the spring-loaded plunger while pushing the plate backwards towards the child's heel.

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Instructions for Use

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  • The Dobbs Bar should be worn 23 hours a day for the first 3 months and then at nighttime and naps.

  • Bracing is critical in maintaining the  correction of clubfeet. If the brace is not worn as prescribed, there is a near 100 percent recurrence rate.​

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Advice to Parents

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  • Play with your child in the brace. Babies might get fussy for the first few days after receiving a brace, and will require time to adjust. Playing with your child is the key to getting over the irritability quickly. Teach your child that he/ she can kick and swing the legs with the brace on by gently moving your child's legs up and down together and independently until he/she gets used to the brace.

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  • Make it routine. Children do better if you develop a fixed routine for brace wear. During the three to four years of night/naptime wear, put the brace on anytime your child goes to the “sleeping spot.” They will figure out that when it is “that time of day” they need to wear the brace. Your child is less likely to fuss if this is a constant routine.

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  • Pad the bar. By padding the bar you will protect yourself and your furniture from the metal bar when the child is wearing the brace.

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  • Check your child's feet. It is important to check your child's feet several times a day after initiating the bracing to ensure no blisters are developing on the heel. Never use lotion on any red spots on the skin (lotion will make the problem worse). Some redness is normal with use. Bright red spots or blisters, especially on the back of the heel, usually indicate that the heel is slipping. Ensure that the heel stays down in the shoe by securing the straps and/ or buckles or by talking to your orthotist about placing a heel pad in the shoe.

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  • Always wear cotton socks. Your child should always wear cotton socks under his/ her shoes, sandals or plastic AFO's. The sock should be a little higher than the top of the shoes, sandals or orthosis. Allow your child's toes some freedom.

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