OrthoLife Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) Leaf Spring
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Foot drop is caused by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot.
Causes of foot drop might include: Nerve injury.
The most common cause of foot drop is compression of a nerve in your leg that controls the muscles involved in lifting the foot (peroneal nerve).
Features & Benefits- In-shoe, static orthosis to maintain the dropped foot in plantigrade during walking
- Semi-rigid shell provides support
- Hook and loop closure for easy fitting, provides adjustable compression and stability
- Flexible foot plate may be trimmed for exact fit
- Made of durable PP material
- Designed specifically for right or left foot
ARTG No. : 209502
Indications
- Foot drag due to hemiplegia (i.e. paralysis of one side of the body.)
- Drop foot due to peroneal nerve injury or sciatica nerve lesion
Functions
- Improve toe clearance in normal gait
Sizing Guide
You can also find the Sizing Guide and the AFO measuments (L x H x W) from the product listing images.