[8,9] The ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently ... AFOs have been found to increase walking speed and reduce the energy cost in children with CP. [11] In Sweden, orthoses are provided ...

I walk with an AFO, or Ankle Foot Orthosis. I’ll walk at the front of the prom and use the wall at Bottle Alley as support.” ...

The indication for AFO was to improve function in 40% of all children with CP. Brehm et al. have shown that AFOs reduce the energy cost of walking in children with CP. [11] In the present study 70 ...