Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO): A type of brace that supports the ankle and foot, often used to improve mobility in individuals with conditions like CP. Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis (DAFO): A flexible ...

An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is used to help patients walk, to maintain a corrected position after casting or surgery, and to help keep muscles stretched out. There are many types of AFOs, including ...

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) may reduce the effort required to walk, and increase walking speed and satisfaction with walking in people with calf muscle weakness due to neuromuscular disorders, but we ...

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 ...

There is also a lack of information regarding materials, foot position ... goal used their orthoses also with the indication to maintain or improve range of ankle dorsiflexion.