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.
The goal of AFO use is to stabilize the foot and ankle and provide toe clearance during the swing phase of gait. This helps decrease the risk of catching the toe and falling. A typical AFO creates an L-shaped frame around the foot and ankle, extending from just below the knee to the metatarsal heads of the foot.