OrthoLife Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) Leaf Spring
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.