The Biomechanical Optimisation of AFOs - why is it important?

Ava and David unpack Elaine Owen’s influential 2010 biomechanics paper on lower-limb orthotic design, revealing why an optimum shank-to-vertical angle is essential for efficient gait. They also explore how tuning the ankle-foot orthosis-footwear combination can stabilise the knee, preserve trunk glide, and improve outcomes for patients with gait abnormalities.