Basic Principles of Prescription of Ankle and Foot Orthoses: Narrative Review

Authors

  • Margarida Ramos Rodrigues Centro de Reabilitação do Norte - Centro Hospitalar de Vila-Nova de Gaia e Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  • Inês Ferro Centro de Reabilitação do Norte - Centro Hospitalar de Vila-Nova de Gaia e Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  • André Borges Centro de Reabilitação do Norte - Centro Hospitalar de Vila-Nova de Gaia e Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  • Gustavo Beça Centro de Reabilitação do Norte - Centro Hospitalar de Vila-Nova de Gaia e Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25759/spmfr.441

Keywords:

Foot Orthoses, Orthotic Devices, Prosthesis Design

Abstract

Ankle foot orthoses (AFO) are the most frequently prescribed orthoses for the lower limb. Different designs and materials are indicated for specific pathological conditions and their choice must be judicious so that the orthosis fulfills its purpose with minimal impact on the normal range of motion the patient presents. When used for treatment of gait disturbances, accurate diagnosis and recognition of primary and secondary changes is essential. Given the numerous models currently available on the market, knowledge of the basic theoretical notions about the functioning of AFOs is essential to guide the prescription of the most appropriate orthosis.

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2022-05-08

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Rodrigues MR, Ferro I, Borges A, Beça G. Basic Principles of Prescription of Ankle and Foot Orthoses: Narrative Review. SPMFR [Internet]. 2022 May 8 [cited 2024 Nov. 22];34(1):45-53. Available from: https://spmfrjournal.org/index.php/spmfr/article/view/441

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Vol. 34 No. 1 (2022): Ano 30

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