âholisticâ: synonyms and related words: 1  A, a. 2  a/one hundred percent idiom. 3  all or nothing idiom. 4  all-in-one. 5  all-inclusive. 6  clean. 7  completely. 8  flat. 9  full-length. 10  fully. 11  fully fledged. 12  heart and soul idiom. 13  hilt. 14  regular. 15  totally. 16  uncut. 17  undivided. 18  unequivocal. 19  unexpurgated. 20  unfiltered.
An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is an orthosis or brace that surrounds the ankle and at least part of the foot. AFOâs are L shaped and are externally applied to the leg and foot. An AFO can be constructed from metal, plastic, leather, synthetic fabrics, or any combination. Indications for AFOâs. Control of ankle position.
An AFO may be used for foot drop when surgery is not warranted or during surgical or neurologic recovery. The specific purpose of an AFO is to provide toe dorsiflexion during the swing phase, medial or lateral stability at the ankle during stance, and, if necessary, pushoff stimulation during the late stance phase.