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WalkOn AFOs are prefabricated from advanced prepreg carbon composite material and assist users with dorsiflexion weakness in walking more naturally. WalkOn AFOs are lightweight, low-profile, and extremely durable.
Carbon fibre is a lightweight and strong material that can be used as the primary material in Ankle-Foot orthoses. Carbon fibre AFOs can be pre-made or custom-made. Carbon fibre can be used to make all types of AFOs (solid type, jointed type, GRAFOs, PDEs & leaf spring).
An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is used to improve walking patterns by reducing, preventing, or limiting movement of the lower leg and foot, as well as supporting weak muscles. They are also used to maintain joint alignment, accommodate deformity, and help reduce spasticity.
The Global Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are frequently prescribed for people with neurological conditions to help them walk better. Ankle foot orthoses are made from a variety of materials and come in a variety of designs.
Orthoses can be designed to aid in dorsiflexion, knee stabilisation, foot positioning, and may have the potential to improve proprioceptive feedback. The literature suggests that AFO designs can influence gait outcomes in patients with neurologic dysfunction.
AFOs have been shown to improve walking speed, decrease energy expenditure, and improve stance phase and foot position. Miyazaki also suggested that individual AFO design could have a significant impact on gait mechanics and muscle activation as a result of the device’s external input.
Currently, there are two types of bracing material that are commonly used, polypropylene (plastic) and carbon fibre (CF), as well as some orthosis designs that are commonly used.
Polypropylene is a widely used material that is relatively cheap and easy to work with. Historically, polypropylene has been used to make posterior leaf spring, solid ankle, and double action AFOs.
A posterior leaf spring AFO is effective for reducing foot drop/drag during the swing phase and allowing for some plantar flexion during the loading response, but it is not ideal for people who have posterior compartment weakness due to a lack of anterior stability.
