The indication for AFO was to improve function in 40% of all children with CP. Brehm et al. have shown that AFOs reduce the energy cost of walking in children with CP. [11] In the present study 70 ...

A study evaluating a specific type of foot orthosis found that it improved ankle function and reduced gait deviations associated with toe walking, suggesting that such devices could be beneficial ...

[8,9] The ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently ... AFOs have been found to increase walking speed and reduce the energy cost in children with CP. [11] In Sweden, orthoses are provided ...