Ankle Foot orthoses (AFO’s) are often designed to support a weakened foot-ankle by providing support against a dropping foot. AFO’s are also used to control ankles that roll inwards or outwards utilising combinations of plastic walls or straps that restrict the movement.
The following video from CAMP, demonstrates one of the more modern Carbon Fibre AFO’s. You can see how AFO’s control a dropped foot as well as have an effect on the walking pattern at the knee and hip. Often compensatory movements are adopted in walking to enable a person with a dropped foot to advance the lower limb without catching the toe or tripping. AFO’s often remove the compensations made.
AFO – walking with and without – side on view
AFO – Walking with and without – front on view
A new Carbon Fibre AFO with a split toe is available.
Description
AFO - matrix split toe
- Revolutionary, split footplate design for improved balance and stability
- New grey, height adjustable, anterior shell
- Ideal for Hallux amputations because the split toe acts as a natural spring
Indications: Foot Drop, Big Toe amputations, maximum weight of 113 kg • 250 lb;
