Fixed Ankle Foot Orthosis

Foot drop is usually caused by neurological conditions and can make day-to-day life frustrating, it also increases the risk of injury from slips and falls. The Fixed Ankle Foot Orthosis is a Swedish-style orthosis (AFO) that has been designed to improve quality of life by correcting foot posture and providing ankle support.

Key Features of the Foot Drop Orthosis

• Provides static dorsiflexion assistance, raising the foot to a comfortable and practical angle
• Increases lateral stability for the ankle and foot area
• Made from durable and comfortable polythene
• Thicker on the vertical aspect and thinner on the footplate to allow for trimming
• Low arch and open heel means it fits easily into shoes
• Calf section is padded for extra comfort
• Can be trimmed with scissors or shaped with a heat gun for a personalised fit

Who Can Benefit from the Fixed Ankle Foot Orthosis?

This ankle and foot orthosis is suitable for flaccid foot drop and provides the foot support necessary to regain your natural gait. There are a number of neurological conditions that can cause foot drop, including cerebral palsy, stroke, neuropathic feet or spinal cord injury. This fixed ankle foot orthosis is suitable for all conditions provided the level of spasticity associated is mild. 

Which Sizes Are Available?

To determine the perfect size for you, please use our sizing table below:

How Can a Foot Drop Ankle Foot Orthosis Help Me?

Foot drop is a condition with several symptoms, it is characterised by postural problems and difficulty achieving a fluid, easy gait. The fixed ankle foot orthosis has been designed to help correct these problems while ensuring you are as comfortable and pain-free as possible. The aim is to give you back your mobility, but regaining full or partial use of the foot can take years, so this orthosis has been designed to reduce pain, encourage healing and to stop further deterioration while you receive treatment.

Will the Ankle Foot Orthosis Help my Mobility and Balance?

A study done by the University of Salford found that ankle foot orthoses had a positive impact on measures of walking independence and functional balance immediately after donning an ankle foot orthosis. Stroke survivors also walk faster and stand more symmetrically while wearing, compared to not wearing, an ankle foot orthosis. Stair negotiation time, timed up-and-go time and postural sway might also slightly improve with the ankle foot orthosis but more evidence is needed before this can be proved definitively.