{"product_id":"afo-foot-drop-brace","title":"Soft AFO Drop Foot Brace | Shoe Dorsiflexion Assist for Neuropathy or Charcot Marie Tooth Treatment","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe 5 Top Foot Drop Treatment Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop foot affects countless people across the world, causing diminished mobility, lower overall quality of life, falls, and injuries. Anyone wrestling with foot drop can benefit from a well-engineered, lightweight AFO. Below, you’ll find the top six highest-rated features, which make this soft brace an irreplaceable assistant in fighting drop foot effectively:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWear With Any Laced Shoe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoesn’t matter the style, or brand, any lace shoe of yours can be worn with this daily brace. It fits both your left and right foot, with or without a sock. The flexibility of the helps it stand out from other braces for foot drop. Our dorsi strap is comfortable and hardly noticeable while in use. It promotes muscle development and helps improve balance. The best part is nothing is placed in your shoe or under your foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade of Soft \u0026amp; Breathable, Medical-Grade Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other AFO braces for dropfoot, this product is made of a soft and thin, flexible material that is breathable and works easily with shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConvenient, Wrap-Around Style for Quick \u0026amp; Easy Adjustment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily apply or remove this brace, thanks to its convenient wrap-around design. Each fastener is medical-grade, making it ten times stronger than standard, retail-grade fastener for a secure fit throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelps with Plantar Fasciitis \u0026amp; Achilles Tendonitis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soft AFO for foot drop is also helpful for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/info\/plantar-fasciitis\"\u003eplantar fasciitis\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/achilles-tendonitis-treatment\"\u003eachilles tendonitis\u003c\/a\u003e, holding your foot dorsiflexed close to a 90-degree angle. It provides a consistent stretch to your plantar fascia, achilles tendon, and calf muscle, while also promoting a more natural gait. Many braces for plantar fasciitis only provide nighttime support, but this dorsiflexion assist was specifically designed for day time use to keep you moving. Only looking for nighttime support? Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dorsal-night-splint\"\u003esoft dorsal night splint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plantar-fasciitis-stretching-night-splint\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esleeping stretch boot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sleeping-foot-drop-brace\"\u003esoft sleeping brace for drop foot\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sleeping-foot-drop-brace\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"when in need of a comfortable drop foot brace to wear while sleeping, check out the Versalitex foot drop at-home brace\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0011\/7958\/2517\/files\/11a03-soft-drop-foot-brace-nighttime-use_1024x1024.jpg?v=1628022805\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustable Bungee Straps for Custom Dorsiflexion Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\nEasily adjust the tension by simply pulling the bungee cord further down your laces for increased dorsiflexion, or loosen for less support throughout the day if your comfort needs change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"the straps on the soft afo drop foot brace attach to any laced shoe\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0011\/7958\/2517\/files\/adjustable-dorsiflexion-straps-for-drop-foot-shoe_600x600.gif?v=1627936766\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0011\/7958\/2517\/files\/adjustable-dorsiflexion-straps-for-drop-foot-shoe_600x600.gif?v=1627936766\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Need This AFO Brace For Foot Drop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you had a stroke, have diabetic nerve damage, live with multiple sclerosis, or are experiencing another neurological disorder, suffering from foot drop can be quite a struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/foot-drop-causes-prevention\"\u003eFoot drop\u003c\/a\u003e, or dropped foot, is a symptom of some underlying condition caused by weakness in your ankle or disruption in the nerve pathway between your legs and brain. This makes it difficult to lift the front of your foot to the correct angle while walking, jogging, and running. As a result, your foot hangs down and may catch or drag along the ground, often causing trips and falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of reasons why you might have trouble maintaining proper dorsiflexion, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple sclerosis (MS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCerebral palsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeroneal nerve injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscular dystrophy or myositis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiabetic neuropathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (AKA Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome forms of spinal muscular atrophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if you have foot drop? No problem! Take the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/foot-drop-test\"\u003eFoot Drop Test\u003c\/a\u003e and talk with your doctor. Visit our resource library to learn about other common\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/info\/foot-pain\"\u003e foot injuries\u003c\/a\u003e and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Can I Treat Charcot Foot and Drop Foot During the Day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShoe Attachment AFO Brace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, modern medicine is very progressive and wearing an AFO (ankle foot orthosis) is one of the simplest ways to handle the unpleasant signs of drop foot, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragging your toes and foot across the ground as you walk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA high steppage gait, or raising your thigh as you walk, to prevent your toes from catching the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn inability to raise your foot at the ankle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbness along the top of your foot or toes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, finding the right support to maintain foot clearance when walking can be challenging. This soft AFO brace helps address those cumbersome signs by comfortably supporting the upper portion of your foot, allowing you to move about and walk more naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Therapy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with braces or ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), exercise therapy to strengthen your foot, ankle, and lower leg muscles is one of the primary treatments for dropped foot. Stretching and range of motion exercises will help you maintain joint mobility to prevent stiffness from developing in your heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNerve Stimulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf peroneal nerve damage is the cause of your foot drop, functional electrical stimulation may be a good alternative to complex surgery. A small device that electrically stimulates normal function of the peroneal nerve can be worn or surgically implanted just below your knee, causing the muscle to contract and your foot to lift while walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoot Drop Surgery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn severe cases with permanent loss of movement, you may need surgery that fuses your foot and ankle joints. Surgery may also be required to transfer tendons, if they were damaged and causing foot drop, from stronger muscles to help improve gait and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About This Soft Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat conditions\/injuries does this foot and ankle stabilizer treat?\u003c\/b\u003e This dorsiflexion assist orthosis helps manage discomfort due to foot drop, post CVA (stroke), Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, diabetic nerve damage, mild muscular dystrophy, and post-spinal cord surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWho can wear this brace?\u003c\/b\u003e Great for any adult men or women, as well as some kids, who need dorsiflexion assistance. Can greatly improve your quality of life, allowing you to move with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat size should I buy?\u003c\/b\u003e Using a soft\/flexible tape measure, measure the circumference around your ankle, two inches above the ankle bone. Size S\/M fits ankle circumferences ranging from 7 1\/2 - 9 1\/2 inches and L\/XL fits 9 1\/2 - 12 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/b\u003e Nylon and spandex-blended AirFlex neoprene alternative with medical-grade, hook and loop fastener. All components are latex free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen should I wear it?\u003c\/b\u003e Wear throughout the day with any lace shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I put it on? \u003c\/b\u003e Undo fasteners on brace. With metal-O-rings on top, position brace above ankle. Wrap brace around ankle and attach. Wrap ankle strap around leg, through D-ring buckle, and reattach onto itself. Apply laced shoe. Pull each side of bungee cord toward shoe and attach to laces at desired tension level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/b\u003e Offers convenience and comfort, holding your foot near a 90-degree angle for optimum foot clearance support while walking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow tall is this brace?\u003c\/b\u003e About nine inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWashing Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e Close all fasteners and hand wash in warm water with mild soap. Allow brace to air dry completely before reapplying. Do not use high temperatures to wash or dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural foot drop treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be worn with or without socks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly adjustable strapping system for optimal support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Versalitex","offers":[{"title":"S\/M","offer_id":58587668316504,"sku":"11A03-S\/M","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L\/XL","offer_id":58587668349272,"sku":"11A03-L\/XL","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/1738\/1464\/files\/11a03-soft-afo-drop-foot-brace-for-walking.jpg?v=1790612242","url":"https:\/\/versalitex.com\/products\/afo-foot-drop-brace","provider":"Versalitex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}