Background Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP). AFOs are designed either to improve function or to prevent or treat muscle ...

your doctor or rehabilitation therapist may recommend a type of brace known as an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). This brace can help hold your foot and ankle in the proper position while you walk ...

It also covers medically necessary ankle-foot orthoses and knee-ankle-foot orthoses. An orthosis is an external device, such as a brace or splint, that supports a body part or function.

[8,9] The ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthoses in the lower limb. [10] AFOs are designed to address two main concerns; either to improve function or to affect the ...