This week we are going to discuss a neurologic condition called “foot drop,” which is the result of several different conditions and can be rather problematic. Foot drop is exactly as it sounds, a ...

An ankle-foot orthotic, or AFO, is a brace that controls the kinematics and kinetics of the ankles while also compensating for weakening or correcting irregularities. AFOs can also be used to ...

Some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) develop foot drop (sometimes called “drop foot”), a weakness in the ankle and foot muscles that makes it hard to flex the ankle and walk with a normal heel-toe ...

Background Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP). AFOs are designed either to improve function or to prevent or treat muscle ...

Foot drop makes it hard to lift the front of the foot off the ground. It can result from neurological syndromes like multiple sclerosis or damage, including peroneal nerve injury. Foot drop, also ...

Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) can affect your ability to walk. Mobility support devices can help with symptoms like feeling unsteady or tripping. Types of devices include a ...