PRODUCT BENEFITS
Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are the most commonly prescribed lower limb orthoses. Its is custom made from high-temperature thermoplastics, or composite materials. AFOs can be static or dynamic and flexible, rigid, or articulated with a hinge that allows controlled ankle flexion. AFOs serve four primary purposes:
- To assist or restore diminished or lost dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, or eversion in the foot;
- To prevent or correct deformities in the lower limb,
- To reduce or redirect weight bearing in an injured lower limb, and
- To assist and reduce the energy cost of ambulation in patients with neuromuscular issues such as spastic diplegia in patients with cerebral palsy, weakness in survivors of poliomyelitis, or spastic hemiplegia in chronic stroke patients.
AL REHAB PROCESS FROM TAKING ORDER TILL DELIVERY
If you choose to proceed with an Ankle Foot Orthoses, we will:
- take a cast of your foot and leg
- custom make your AFO at our workshop (this process takes approximately one week)
- have you return for the fitting and re-evaluation
- provide follow-up evaluations to ensure proper fit and function
- provide any necessary adjustments and follow-up visits as required
WHY CHOOSE AL REHAB
We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner.
