Drop foot support products are made to provide dynamic and static support for people with the incapacity to lift their foot up because of paralysis of the anterior leg muscle group. The causes can range from trauma and diseases to post-surgical complications.
The above causes result in a weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot. This condition can make a person drag the toe of their shoe on the ground and considerably impair walking.
When someone is suffering from this condition, chances are that they need foot drop brace and your physical therapist is a great resource for helping you to get the proper device. A simple foot injury can turn into a risky situation if you ignore it. If this happens, you will need a brace to help sustain the anterior muscle used in lifting the foot.
Drop foot is a term which describes difficulty in lifting the front portion of the foot. Someone having drop foot tends to drag the foot along the ground. To avoid this downward motion of the foot, some people may lift their thigh high while walking, resulting in a movement known as steppage gait.
This condition can be caused by an injury to the foot. It can also be caused by muscle or nerve disorders. If the underlying cause of drop foot is treated, the problem can be resolved. However, if it does not get better with treatment, drop foot may be permanent.
In treating drop foot temporarily or permanently, drop foot braces can be used. These braces keep the foot from dragging downwards by supporting the foot and ankle joint. Braces for foot drop are also known as Ankle Foot Orthotics (AFO).
I would like to introduce you to a lightweight ankle-foot brace that has been engineered to provide dynamic support for drop foot or similar conditions. This revolutionary orthosis provides visible improvement in a person’s gait by providing support the moment the foot is raised. Yet, it is incredibly simple to fit and practically invisible when worn.
The drop foot brace consists of two main parts – an ergonomic ankle strap and a plastic inlay. The plastic inlay fits discretely between the tongue and laces of the shoe and attaches to the ankle strap by a powerful elastic strap. The elastic strap features a quick release clip. The cushioned ankle strap is constructed from a breathable 3-layer material, which can be worn comfortably for long periods of time without causing skin irritation or impeding the foot’s range of motion.