{"product_id":"drop-foot-orthosis-afo-brace-medical-ankle-stabilizer-for-stroke-hemiplegia-sprain-recovery","title":"Drop Foot Orthosis AFO Brace | Medical Ankle Stabilizer for Stroke, Hemiplegia \u0026 Sprain Recovery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDorsiflexion Assist. Anatomical Alignment. Rehabilitation Ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerve injuries, hemiplegia, stroke recovery, and severe tendon trauma can weaken the peroneal nerve, preventing active dorsiflexion and causing the forefoot to drag during the swing phase of walking. The Healtence Drop Foot Orthosis (AFO) delivers semi-rigid anatomical gait support engineered to lift the foot, assist toe clearance, and maintain a 90-degree ankle angle. By preventing compensatory hip-hike and foot slap, it restores biomechanical balance and stability during everyday mobility and rehabilitation therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from lightweight, medical-grade thermoplastic with contoured calf and instep padding, this orthosis balances structural stiffness with walking comfort. The anatomical footplate slides neatly under the shoe insole or directly against socks, while broad, adjustable hook-and-loop tension straps stabilize the lower tibia and ankle joint. Ideal for post-stroke rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis support, acute ankle immobilization, and neuromuscular gait training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimage src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/4364\/6491\/files\/Sa6124a4be7e74d81a3eff1d56abed882C_430x.webp?v=1775239829#\" alt=\"Medical AFO drop foot orthosis ankle foot stabilizer brace for stroke and hemiplegia rehabilitation\" caption=\"Medical AFO drop foot rehabilitation orthosis\"\u003e\u003c\/image\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Toe Clearance Assist:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds the foot in functional dorsiflexion, preventing toe drop, scuffing, and tripping during the swing phase of your gait cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRigid Subtalar Joint Stabilization:\u003c\/b\u003e Limits unwanted lateral roll and inversion, protecting sprained or weakened ligaments during weight-bearing movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTargeted Neuromuscular Recovery:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically designed for individuals recovering from stroke, hemiplegia, peroneal nerve palsy, and tendon injuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eShoe-Compatible Footplate:\u003c\/b\u003e Low-profile ergonomic base easily integrates into standard walking shoes, orthotic footwear, and athletic sneakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdjustable Fastening System:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide, cushioned hook-and-loop straps across the upper calf and midfoot allow customized pressure distribution without localized pinching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9244%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"width: 65%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEquipment Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 65%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnkle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) Drop Foot Splint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 65%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Piece (Left Foot Dedicated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStructural Frame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 65%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Impact Lightweight Thermoplastic Polymer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastening System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 65%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Reinforced Hook-and-Loop Retention Straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoot Orientation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 65%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft Foot Dedicated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width: 65%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize Large (Fits EU 39–45 \/ US Men 6.5–11 \/ US Women 8–12.5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This item comes in a single standard size Large (dedicated to the left foot). Cross-reference your standard shoe size below to confirm compatibility with your footwear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9244%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIENTATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU SHOE SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS MEN'S SHOE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS WOMEN'S SHOE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Large\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft Foot Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEU 39 – 45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS 6.5 – 11.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS 8.0 – 12.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Put It On:\u003c\/b\u003e Place your left heel firmly against the rear vertical upright of the splint with your foot resting flat on the baseplate. Secure the lower instep strap first, followed by the upper calf strap until the orthosis feels firm and stable. Slide your foot and brace together into a wide walking sneaker or shoe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWear Duration:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow the protocol recommended by your physical therapist. Typically worn during daytime walking and gait rehabilitation sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Wipe the polymer uprights and footplate with a clean, damp cloth and mild disinfectant. Hand wash removable fabric pads in lukewarm soapy water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrying:\u003c\/b\u003e Air dry completely at room temperature away from direct sunlight or radiators to prevent heat deformation of the polymer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder Processing:\u003c\/b\u003e Orders are processed within 1–2 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSA Delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives in 5–8 business days via tracked shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives in 7–15 business days depending on location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracking:\u003c\/b\u003e A tracking number is automatically generated and sent via email upon dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddress Verification \u0026amp; Duties:\u003c\/b\u003e Please ensure your shipping address is correct before ordering. Any applicable customs fees and import taxes remain the customer's responsibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder Support:\u003c\/b\u003e For delayed, damaged, or missing orders, contact: \u003cb\u003eadmin@healtence.com\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e30-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEligibility:\u003c\/b\u003e We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Items must be unused and in original packaging to qualify for a refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturn Requests:\u003c\/b\u003e To initiate a refund, please contact our support team at \u003cb\u003eadmin@healtence.com\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/b\u003e Approved refunds are processed within 5–8 business days after returned item inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerms:\u003c\/b\u003e No exchanges. Sale items and gift cards are non-refundable. Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility unless the item arrived damaged or incorrect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this product for the left foot or right foot?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model is specifically molded for the \u003cb\u003eLeft Foot\u003c\/b\u003e. It is engineered with precise left-side biomechanical contours to assist gait alignment and dorsiflexion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes this splint fit inside regular footwear?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The streamlined baseplate fits easily into lace-up sneakers, walking shoes, or orthopedic footwear. For the best fit, loosen the shoe laces slightly or remove the shoe's removable factory insole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does this brace help with foot drop?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides semi-rigid structural resistance that keeps the foot at an approximate 90-degree angle to the lower leg, preventing the forefoot and toes from dragging when swinging the leg forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. 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