Foot drop (or drop foot) is a symptom of an underlying neurological, muscular, or anatomical condition that prevents a patient from lifting the front part of their foot. Those with foot drop will notice difficulty moving their foot off the ground, therefore dragging their toes as they walk. This ...
Tags: Orthotic Treatment, Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO), Custom Orthotics, Pain Management, Patient Care
If your patient has difficulty bending their foot downward, walking, standing, or maintaining proper lower limb alignment, they may be experiencing a plantar flexion contracture (commonly known as foot drop). Plantar flexion is the movement of the foot away from the shin, and a plantar flexion ...
Tags: Orthotic Treatment, Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO), Custom Orthotics, Pain Management, Patient Care
The Achilles tendon, being the largest tendon in the human body, is the most prone to injury. From athletes pushing their limits to individuals engaging in everyday activities, Achilles tendon injuries cause significant pain, decrease mobility, and have a lengthy recovery time.
Tags: Orthotic Treatment, Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO), Custom Orthotics, Pain Management, Patient Care
Understanding biomechanics is vital to optimal patient care in the complex world of lower extremity orthotics. As a leading manufacturer of AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) and KAFO (Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis) solutions, ACI is the industry expert dedicated to empowering physicians with the knowledge ...
Tags: Orthotic Treatment, Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO), Patient Care
Your focus as a physician trained in orthopedics and musculoskeletal care is to provide your patients with effective solutions to alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and improve their overall quality of life. Among the essential tools, orthotic devices are potent allies in achieving these objectives. ...
Tags: Orthotic Treatment, Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO), Joint Mobilitization, Pain Management, Patient Care
Developing patient treatment plans is like buying a pair of jeans or choosing a vehicle – it's no one-size-fits-all approach, and brand matters.
Standing, walking, running, climbing, and jumping can take a daily toll on our feet. Because of this regular wear and tear, it's not surprising that foot injuries and ailments are common.
In 2009, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation established World MS Day to raise awareness, encourage the world to share stories, have conversations, and encourage those affected by multiple sclerosis. In 2021, that day of reflection was May 30. This blog will highlight information about ...
Tags: Orthotic Treatment, Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO), Joint Mobilitization, Pain Management
Walking, running, biking, swimming: physical activities you've come to know and enjoy wouldn't be possible without an unsung hero. Even something as nonchalant as standing would present difficulties if we humans did not have access to key joint functionality.
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