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.
They are also used to immobilize the ankle and lower leg in the presence of arthritis or fracture, and to correct foot drop; an AFO is also known as a foot-drop brace. Ankle-foot orthoses are the most commonly used orthoses, making up about 26% of all orthoses provided in the United States.