An ankle-foot orthotic, or AFO, is a brace that controls the kinematics and kinetics of the ankles while also compensating for weakening or correcting irregularities. AFOs can also be used to ...

Seattle Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of orthopedic and physical rehabilitation products, today announces the addition of four Comprehensive Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) to complete its Custom ...

Foot drop, sometimes called "drop foot," is the inability to lift the front part of the foot. This causes the toes to drag along the ground while walking. To avoid dragging the toes, people with foot ...

Former NBA All-Star Michael Redd was stunned to learn that Michael Porter Jr. wears a brace on his left leg every game, allowing his foot to function normally. The brace, called "ankle foot orthosis" ...

Foot drop is a walking condition that can occur due to stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other neurological disorders. Foot drop causes weakness or paralysis of the muscles that pull the foot ...