Easy Walk Fixation AFO

Drop foot is a condition that can make day-to-day life difficult and even dangerous, as an inability to lift your foot can increase the likelihood of a fall. It's highly important to use the right equipment to stabilise your gait, protect yourself and others, and promote healing of the neuropathic problems that cause drop foot.

The Easy Walk Fixation AFO has been designed to maximise ankle support and optimise the biomechanical gait cycle. Ideal for those suffering from severe foot drop or ankle instability, the Easy Walk Fixation features a flexible rear and forefoot combined a rigid midfoot area, providing the optimum balance of stability and gait assistance.

Indications for Use

The Easy Walk Fixation AFO is recommended for:

• Ankle arthritis
• Post op foot and calf extensors
• Proprioceptive deficit
• Severe ankle instabilities
• Severe foot drop
• Spasticity

Maximum Control

The dynamic element of the Easy Walk Fixation AFO allows maximum medial-lateral control of the foot and ankle due to the stable lateral fixation around the lower leg. Energy return is also enhanced due to the specific design of the support strut.

Key Features and Benefits of the Easy Walk Fixation

• Exceptionally lightweight, flexible and strong due to 100% carbon fibre construction
• Designed to maximise ankle support and optimise the biomechanical gait cycle
• Dynamic element allows maximum medial-lateral control of the foot
• Energy return is enhanced due to unique support strut
• Flexibility of the forefoot and rear of the footplate enable a dynamic physiological gait pattern
• More rigid midfoot area ensures stability
• Footplate can be trimmed with scissors or ground to fit
• Fastens around the top of the shin, above the knee, for maximum control and support
• Supplied with a pair of Superflex orthotic insoles for enhanced comfort
• Available in five different sizes

Can I Purchase Replacement Strapping and Padding?

Yes, a spare strapping and padding kit is available for the Easy Walk Fixation AFO. Please see here for the Spare Strapping and Padding.

How High on the Leg Does the Easy Walk Sit?

The Easy Walk is fastened with two adjustable straps up to the top of the shin, just below the knee.

Sizing of the Easy Walk Fixation AFO

The Easy Walk Fixation AFO is available in five different sizes based on shoe size. Please consult the table below for details and select the appropriate size for you from the drop-down menu above.