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Ankle and foot · Early recovery

AFO Sit to Stand

AFO Sit to Stand: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

With the AFO-supported foot flat and aligned, stand up from the chair using support as prescribed.

Body region
Ankle and foot
Position
Seated
Equipment
Chair, AFO, Support
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Foot Drop / Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy

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