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.
Medical Definition of Ankle-foot orthosis. Ankle-foot orthosis: A brace, usually made of plastic, that is worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position and correct foot drop. Abbreviated AFO. Also known as foot drop brace. Search MedTerms: