[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 ...

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.

Foot orthoses have become an integral part of the treatment of injuries of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity ... This suggests that the influence of an orthosis differs between walking and running ...

Our fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists ... and orthotic (braces) services are prescribed and can be filled at nearby Spain Rehabilitation. UAB is the largest center in the ...

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 ...