AFO

Ankle-foot orthotics

Orthotic Management of CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth

Ankle foot orthoses, AFOs, can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate related structural deformities in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, but practitioners are constantly looking for ways to improve suboptimal … READ MORE

AFO wear and care FAQs

About your child’s new AFOs Your child should wear their Ankle-Foot Orthotics (AFOs) during the day with their shoes. Walking barefoot after a bath or in the evening will do no harm. Your child may feel uncomfortable wearing the … READ MORE

Personalize your orthotics

Custom orthotics with colour and pattern make a positive statement. This is undoubtedly the most important factor for kids and, well, bigger kids. It’s often first on the list. Lots of variety in stock. Click a pattern for a … READ MORE

Immediate effect of AFOs on postural stability in older adults

Jürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the WalkOn during the day. When you crouch down or walk up a set of stairs for example, you can put a natural load on the forefoot. The WalkOn is ideally … READ MORE

AFOs and interfaces: The important role of socks

Interface use has long been the subject of study and clinical emphasis in prosthetics, but too little attention has been given to the role of interfaces—padded socks in particular—in protecting the skin and soft tissues from … READ MORE

Wear and care instructions for your brace

Children should wear their AFOs during the day, just as they would their shoes. While walking barefoot after a bath or in the evening can do no harm, you may consider having the child wear them at night, even while sleeping, for … READ MORE

How can I tell when my child is outgrowing their AFO?

Early signs your child is outgrowing their AFO include complaints of pain or red marks appearing where they haven’t been seen before. Other signs include toes extending over the front edge of the AFO. Your orthotist can assess if … READ MORE

A schedule for wearing your brace

Gradually increase the amount of time per day you wear your brace. Generally, it takes about a week until you can wear your brace full-time or up to the length of a normal school day. Little Princess with CP The following program … READ MORE

How do I apply and tighten my child’s brace?

Hold the foot at or beyond 90 degrees Place the foot firmly into the heel pocket of the AFO Secure the ankle strap Secure the shin strap Fit the shoe over the AFO Prevent skin problems from occurring with your new brace by following a … READ MORE

What are the best socks to wear with AFOs?

We include a pair of SmartKnit Seamless Socks with every new AFO, SMO, KAFO. SmartKnit Seamless socks for adults and children protect foot and leg. They are designed specifically for AFO and KAFO wearers to maximize skin health and … READ MORE

AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction

Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly improve gait in patients with neuromuscular impairments. Even so, some patients still prefer their untuned devices, which has led researchers and … READ MORE

Functional electrical stimulation, FES, in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is defined as the electrical stimulation of muscles that have impaired motor control, in order to produce a contraction to obtain functionally useful movement. It was first proposed in the 1980s … READ MORE

Effectiveness of a foot drop stimulator in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

Aim Ankle foot orthoses are the standard of care for foot drop in cerebral palsy (CP), but may overly constrain ankle movement and limit function in those with mild CP. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) may be a less restrictive … READ MORE

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