Brace for foot drop Affix Orthoservice

Foot drop can be the result of congenital or neurological conditions or trauma.
Difficulty in lifting the foot causes it to drop from the ankle, making walking challenging. This interrupts the gait cycle, which consists of a “stance phase” (heel strike – foot flat

– toe off) and a “swing phase” (the non- loadbearing leg swings forward).

The most common consequence of an interrupted gait cycle is frequently tripping and exhausting attempts to remedy the handicap by lifting the entire leg off the ground with every stride.

This is why a brace that helps the foot to flex in time with the gait cycle, with or without shoes, has proven to be an effective way to give the patient the chance to walk easily again.
Plus, it also improves the quality of life.

When worn with a pair of lace-up shoes, the brace is concealed under clothing.
It enables the patient to walk more smoothly and confidently without having to worry about tripping.

THE BRACE FEATURES THREE PARTS:

1.  a breathable micropore fabric ankle brace that fastens with two Velcro® straps and has gel padding over the Achilles tendon
2. a pad for attaching the brace that slides in between the tongue and the laces
3. tensioning elastic with two Velcro® tips.