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

me with MS

evaluated on Jul 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for foot drop: None
  • Side effects: None

sheronemus

evaluated on Jan 05, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe

grandma5

evaluated on Apr 15, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for foot drop: Major
  • Side effects: None