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Is an AFO Helpful for Drop Foot and Daily Walking Safety?

An AFO, or ankle-foot orthosis, is a brace designed to support the ankle and foot whilst walking. For people living with drop foot, it helps lift the front of the foot more effectively, which can m...

How to Manage the Drop Foot Condition With Exercises, Therapy, and Supportive Footwear

The drop foot condition makes lifting the front of the foot more difficult, which can affect the way you walk and increase the risk of trips, slips and falls. It often develops due to nerve or musc...

How Diagnosing Foot Drop Early Can Improve Walking Safety

Foot drop makes it more difficult to lift the front of the foot while walking, increasing the risk of trips, slips and falls. These changes often begin gradually, which means they can be easy to ov...

What Is Foot Drop in Multiple Sclerosis and How Supportive Footwear Can Help

Foot drop is a condition that makes it difficult to lift the front of the foot while walking. For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it often develops due to nerve damage that affects the ...

How Should an AFO Fit for Walking Comfort and Daily Use

If you wear an AFO (ankle-foot orthosis), the fit of the brace plays a major role in how comfortable and confident walking feels each day. An AFO that is too loose or too tight can affect balance, ...

Can Foot Drop Be Reversed or Is It Permanent?

Foot drop occurs when lifting the front of the foot becomes difficult, which can make walking feel awkward, unstable, and at times even unsafe. For many people, one of the first questions that come...

What Nerve Causes Foot Drop and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Foot drop happens when lifting the front of the foot becomes difficult, which can lead to trips, slips and falls. The main nerve involved is the peroneal nerve, a branch of the sciatic nerve. This ...

Can You Drive With a Drop Foot and Stay Safe on the Road?

If you have drop foot, it’s natural to wonder whether driving is still safe. Driving requires precise foot control, quick reaction times, and the ability to move smoothly between pedals. When lifti...

How to Test for Foot Drop at Home and When to Seek Help

If walking has started to feel different — more effortful, less steady, or more prone to tripping — you’re not imagining it. Many people notice subtle changes long before they realise foot drop may...

How to Choose the Right AFO for Drop Foot to Support Movement

If lifting the front of your foot feels difficult, you may be experiencing drop foot. An AFO — short for ankle-foot orthosis — is a brace designed to support the ankle and foot during walking. The ...