[8,9] The ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthoses in the lower limb. [10] AFOs are designed to address two main concerns; either to improve function or to affect the ...

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) now defines an orthotic device, or orthosis, as an artificial support for a part of the body. An orthotic may be prefabricated or custom ...

Orthotics are special shoe or heel inserts a doctor prescribes that are custom-made specifically for you. A doctor may prescribe orthotics to treat foot, leg, or back problems. Read on to discover ...

It also covers medically necessary ankle-foot orthoses and knee-ankle-foot orthoses. An orthosis is an external device, such as a brace or splint, that supports a body part or function.

Background Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP). AFOs are designed either to improve function or to prevent or treat muscle ...