Helping Physical Therapists Make Informed Decisions to Improve Mobility, Stability, and Patient Outcomes Every step matters when it comes to mobility, independence, and quality of life. For patients experiencing muscle weakness, impaired motor control, gait abnormalities, or neurological conditions, an Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) can play an important role in improving functional movement. However, selecting the appropriate AFO involves much more than identifying a patient's di

The countdown is officially on! Today marks 100 days until December 31, 2026. While 100 days may sound like plenty of time, the end of the year has a way of arriving quickly. Between busy patient schedules, holidays, family commitments, travel, and everything else competing for your attention, those remaining weeks can disappear before you know it. So, now is the perfect time for rehabilitation professionals to ask one important question: Have you met your continuing educatio

For many patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions, an Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) can be the difference between limited mobility and greater independence. But selecting the right orthosis begins long before fitting a device—it starts with a comprehensive, evidence-based physical therapy examination.