🌐 CLICK HERE to Download the FREE AFO Resource that goes with this episode!
*Neuro PT (neurologic physical therapy)
This topic is hard. I SAID IT. It just doesn't come second nature to me. So that's why I learned it and I am going to break it down to you and clear some confusion. Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) can be a game-changer in improving gait, stability, and overall mobility — but choosing the right one isn’t always straightforward. In this episode, I break down the essentials of AFOs, from types and designs to clinical considerations for patient care.
You'll learn:
✅ Key differences between AFO types
✅ How contractures and other impairments impact AFO selection
✅ Practical tips to improve your clinical decision-making
For further reading and resources, check out:
📚 Ay BJ, Lockard MA. Orthoses for Ankle Impairments. In: Prosthetics & Orthotics in Clinical Practice. McGraw Hill; 2011.
📄 Mulroy SJ, Eberly VJ, Gronely JK, Weiss W, Newsam CJ. Effect of AFO design on walking after stroke: impact of ankle plantar flexion contracture. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2010 Sep;34(3):277-92
📋 AFO Types and Considerations – Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
🌐 CLICK HERE to Download the FREE AFO Resource that goes with this episode!
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