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AFO Step Tap Low Block

AFO Step Tap Low Block: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

At the counter, lift the AFO-supported foot to tap a low block, then return with controlled toe clearance.

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

Used in home programs for

  • Foot Drop / Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy

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