A drop foot is when the muscles at the front of the leg are unable to lift the foot to clear the ground during the swing phase of gait. It can result in reduced walking efficiency, fatigue or tripping. In some cases the muscles at the back of the leg that push and propel you forward can be affected resulting in asymmetrical step length or fatigue.
We have experience of a wide variety of supports that can be used to meed your needs. We pay close attention to making sure the support is as comfortable as possible and as low profile as possible to fit into your footwear.
Drop foot can be caused by…
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Charcot Marie Tooth
- Cerebral palsy
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal disc herniation
- Post hip replacement
Silicone Ankle Foot Orthoses (SAFO)
- Match skin tone for cosmetic appearance
- Flexible material for comfort
- Can be worn with and without footwear
- Can be worn swimming or in the shower
- Improved sensory feedback
Carbon Fibre AFO
- Energy return at push off
- Extremely light weight
- low profile design
- Comfortable in shoe
- Easy to get on and off
- Very durable
Custom AFO
- maximum support
- Greater design options
- Can incorporate support for ankle instability or flat foot
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
- Stimulates the muscles for more natural walking pattern
- More freedom with footwear choices
- May reduce muscle atrophy and increase circulation