Ankles
Ankle orthoses, particularly in Custom Made AFO's (Ankle foot orthosis) is our area of expertise. These can be either ready to wear or custom made depending on your bracing needs.
What to expect
Our professional clinical team can diagnose your lower limb ailments. Ankle orthoses are among the most commonly prescribed lower limb orthoses. There are many different types of Ankle foot orthoses that are designed to add varying types of assistance to your specific bracing needs. These orthoses come custom made or are ready to wear and often encompass the foot, ankle, and leg.
Questions
What conditions do Ankle Orthoses treat?
Please visit our Conditions page to learn more about the conditions treated by Paediatrics.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Stroke
- Foot Drop
- Down’s Syndrome
- Delayed Development
- Club Foot (CTEV)
- Cerebral Palsy
Why are Ankle Orthoses important?
Orthotics are designed to guide the mechanics of the foot to a precise degree. They support the bones of feet and ankles and help the muscles and tendons to perform more efficiently by putting the foot into a correct alignment.
There are different types of orthotics designed for people of all ages. Orthotics can be made for any number of different activities, shoe gear and foot ailments. Those wearing them may experience relief from previous pain and symptoms, and prevent recurrence of foot, leg and other skeletal pains and conditions.
Almost anyone can benefit from orthotics. Orthotics can alleviate many common foot problems that cause pain and discomfort in otherwise healthy people. Orthotics can help in situations of:
- Abnormal shoe wear (one side of the sole wears out faster than the other)
- Flat feet High-arched foot structure
- Heel pain
- Bunions
- Callus formation
- Chronic heel (plantar fasciitis), shin (shin splints), knee, or lower back pain
- Frequent ankle sprains
- Pressure offloading for diabetics
- Gait abnormalities (feet point inward or excessively outward during walking).
An orthotic provides the support, stability, cushioning, and alignment necessary to keep the feet, ankles, and lower body comfortable, healthy, and pain-free. Each orthotic is custom-made to meet the specific needs of an individual.
What are the ready made Ankle orthoses available?
Incorporating brands like GII, Becker, Innovation Sports, Donjoy, Össur and Royce Medical, MoveMe’s extensive orthotics range for ankles offers some of the most effective orthopaedic solutions available today.
MoveMe has bracing solutions for all areas of the body including, spinal, upper limb & hand bracing. Hip knee and ankle bracing.
What are the custom made Ankle orthoses available?
MoveMe not only provides an extensive range of Ready to Wear (prefab) orthopaedic braces but also manufactures a wide range of custom orthopaedic braces (orthoses). Your MoveMe Orthotists and Technicians will combine their skills to build you a custom bracing solution to meet your ankle orthotic needs.
Conditions this treats
All conditions-
Plantar Fasciitis
Causes pain in the bottom of the heel.
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Foot Drop
The inability to raise the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis.
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Arthritis
Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
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Cerebral Palsy
A physical disability affecting movement and posture, due to damage to the developing brain.
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Club Foot
A congenital difference affecting muscles and bones in the foot — the foot points down and turns in.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
A blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg, that can cause swelling and pain.
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Delayed Development
A child who has not gained the developmental skills expected compared to others their age.
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Achilles Tendonitis
An overuse injury of the Achilles tendon that can cause painful inflammation.
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological illness involving the central nervous system. The immune system attacks myelin, the protective layer around nerve fibres, and this causes inflammation, scar tissue, or lesions.