The medical specialties ASO (Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis) fits easily into an athletic or street shoe. The ASO is made of thin, durable ballistic nylon - the same protective material used by law enforcement and military personnel.
Superior support is achieved through exclusive non-stretch nylon stabilizing straps that mirror the stirrup technique of an athletic taping application. The calcaneus is captured, effectively locking the heel.
Foot drop that cannot be treated by surgery is often treated using a special orthotic device that provides normal range of motion to the foot and ankle during walking. Other people with foot drop can benefit from the stimulation of the affected nerves. The stimulation is applied as the foot is raised during a stride and is stopped when the foot touches down on the ground.
There is now also drop foot shoes with automatic raising of the fore-foot which is suitable for foot drop patients.
We specially recommend people who shows symptoms of drop foot (foot drop), plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and other foot and ankle conditions to use ankle stabilizing orthoses or ankle foot orthosis to help them get the right kind of support to get the right gait and posture of the foot, ankle and leg.
