Drop Foot Brace - AFO Splint - Ankle Foot Orthosis Support for Walking with Shoe

Description: Durable, lightweight, 1/8" polypropylene gives medial/lateral support for unstable ankles as well as greater rigidity to resist spastic tone. Fits easily into footwear and gives excellent stability. Immediate fitting promotes early ambulation.What is Foot Drop?Foot drop is a general term for difficulty lifting the front part of your foot. You may feel compelled, and even forced, to drag the front of your foot on the ground as you walk. Foot drop isn’t a disease in and out of itself, but is a sign for an underlying neurological, muscular, or anatomical problem. Foot drop can be temporary or permanent. Causes include nerve injury, brain or spinal disorders, as well as muscle disorders.An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is often used to treat foot drop. If the foot drop is caused by hemiplegia, peroneal nerve stimulation can be an option. Foot drop due to direct trauma to the dorsiflexors calls for surgical repair.What are the Symptoms of Foot Drop?Common symptoms of foot drop include:Difficulty lifting the front part of your footPain in the footWeaknessNumbness on the shin or top of the footHigh stepping walkComplete loss of function of the footIndications:Foot drag due to hemiplegiaDrop foot due to peroneal nerve injury or sciatica nerve lesionProduct Highlights:Improve toe chearance in normal gaitMade of durable polypropylene materialDesigned specifically for right or left

Price: 20.99 USD

Location: El Monte, California

End Time: 2024-08-30T06:27:26.000Z

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