AFO o ↓ medial/lateral ankle stability o Hinges allow motion : o: ... o Minimal medial/lateral support at ankle o Minimal to no adjustability ; Articulating AFO, DF assist; o Free DF with some DF assist from this hinge o PF stop created by contact of shells posteriorly

2023年12月14日 · An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is a hard brace worn on the lower leg that improves overall walking safety and efficiency for people with certain medical conditions. AFOs provide gait stability, keep joints properly aligned, and help compensate for muscle weakness.

2024年9月12日 · An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is a brace that supports the ankle, foot, and lower leg, helping to improve walking patterns. They accomplish this by limiting or preventing movements in the lower leg and foot while supporting weak muscles.

The main function of an Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) is to maintain the foot in a plantigrade position. This provides a stable base of support that facilitates the function and can also reduce tone in the stance phase of the gait. The AFO supports the foot and prevents foot drop during swing phase.

2023年12月12日 · The WalkOn Lateral is especially designed for active patients with weak dorsiflexion or paralysis. Passive, flexible limitation of plantar flexion ensures dynamic foot positioning; Carbon fiber construction creates a stable, lightweight orthosis and provides high energy return; Limits plantar flexion and supination when worn with a stable shoe

2025年2月12日 · An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is one of the most commonly prescribed lower limb braces. It is a custom-made orthotic device that envelops the foot and ankle, providing much-needed support to these areas. These braces keep your foot in a stable position, making movement safer and easier.

The Ossur Leaf Spring AFO is a low profile, polypropylene ankle-foot-orthoses, designed to support drop foot. Its new low profile, energy return design makes it more flexible, efficient, and comfortable than traditional models.

2021年6月7日 · Orthotics are lower extremity supportive apparel that provide soft tissue protection, bone/joint stability and control of body segment motion. Orthotics play an important role in the nonoperative treatment of foot and ankle pathology.

Experience strength and comfort with AliMed's Carbon Fiber Strut, a traditional AFO brace with forefoot lift, flexible bands, and open heel for injury prevention.

An ankle-foot orthosis, or AFO, is a support intended to control the position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities. AFOs can be used to support weak limbs, or to position a limb with contracted muscles into a more normal position.