Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) is a commonly used orthosis for patients who have weakness in the ankle dorsiflexor or plantarflexor muscles due to several disorders such as stroke, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and peripheral nerve injury. In addition, AFOs can be used in patients with arthritis or ankle and foot deformities or fractures.

Prescription orthotics can help ease pressure and stress on the foot while improving your ability to walk or play the sports you love. Foot problems are often treated with orthotics that are inserted into the shoe to correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern.They can also prevent foot deformity or keep it from getting worse, better position the foot inside the shoe and improve the overall way that the foot and lower leg move.