How do members experience Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Foot drop 254 104
Improve mobility 61 54
Stiffness/spasticity 40 14
Balance problems 26 7
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 25 11

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Uncomfortable 18
Pain 6
Feeling hot/overheating 4
Balance problems 2
Pain in heel(s) 2
Swelling in feet 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 21
Mild 41
None 113

Member evaluations

slowrambler

evaluated on Jan 19, 2019

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
  • Side effects: None

FlameKeeper

evaluated on Dec 29, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for joint instability: Major
  • Side effects: None

Navy Nurse

evaluated on Aug 30, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Slight
  • Side effects: None