#11: Let’s Get Real: What You Actually Need to Know About AFOs | Insights for a Neuro PT

🌐 CLICK HERE to Download the FREE AFO Resource that goes with this episode!*Neuro PT (neurologic physical therapy)This topic is hard. I SAID IT. It just doesn't come second nature to me. So that's why I learned it and I am going to break it down to you and clear some confusion. Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) can be a game-changer in improving gait, stability, and overall mobility — but choosing the right one isn’t always straightforward. In this episode, I break down the essentials of AFOs, from types and designs to clinical considerations for patient care.You'll learn: ✅ Key differences between AFO types ✅ How contractures and other impairments impact AFO selection ✅ Practical tips to improve your clinical decision-makingFor further reading and resources, check out: 📚 Ay BJ, Lockard MA. Orthoses for Ankle Impairments. In: Prosthetics & Orthotics in Clinical Practice. McGraw Hill; 2011. 📄 Mulroy SJ, Eberly VJ, Gronely JK, Weiss W, Newsam CJ. Effect of AFO design on walking after stroke: impact of ankle plantar flexion contracture. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2010 Sep;34(3):277-92 📋 AFO Types and Considerations – Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy 🌐 CLICK HERE to Download the FREE AFO Resource that goes with this episode!SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW!If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach more physical therapists who love neuro and want to grow their expertise!Follow The Brain PT!instagram.com/the_brain_ptthebrainpt.comyoutube.com/@thebrainptRegister to one of my courses! www.thebrainpt.com/courses