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AFO Forward Step Return at Counter

AFO Forward Step Return at Counter: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

With a hand on the counter, step forward with the AFO-supported leg, then return to the start.

Body region
Ankle and foot
Position
Standing
Equipment
Counter, AFO
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Motor Control

Used in home programs for

  • Foot Drop / Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy

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