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 ...

The patented AFO brace offers adjustable tension control for foot drop recovery—designed to restore mobility and support rehab at every stage. This brace empowers patients to walk stronger and gives ...

Former NBA All-Star Michael Redd was stunned to learn that Michael Porter Jr. wears a brace on his left leg every game, allowing his foot to function normally. The brace, called "ankle foot orthosis" ...

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a better way to wear a cowboy boot with an AFO brace," said one of two inventors, from Seguin, Texas, "so we invented TRESTONS'S BOOT.

Nearly 80% of all stroke survivors experience walking issues, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal. For some of them, the solution is simple: ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), ...

In Elisa Arch’s Orthotics and Prosthetics for Enhanced Mobility Lab, students are exploring novel approaches to help those with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) return to daily activity more quickly. The ...