I have an AFO for my left ankle (also foot drop) the straps go across the ankle and the calf. I think its very helpful when the ankle doen’t want to cooperate. I highly recomend! PS you will appriciate high socks with the AFO Good luck!

how high is it? i wear them on both legs but NOT ankle. it is higher but very effective? velcro wrap fasteners above the ankle and just below the knee. very steadying feeling

I just came across your question - didn't join up till this year. Yes, I have worn AFOs and the old fashion lower leg brace. Most often on my right leg only but the last time I needed to wear them I had to have them on both lower legs. The ones I used slipped inside the shoe but I had to buy shoes 2 sizes larger in order to fit them inside the shoe (I wore sneakers). I have been fortunate because my doctor ordered PT to do along with wearing the brace(s) and I was blessed because I only had to wear them for a short period of time. I no longer am able to walk and use a power w/c to get around but I think I would probably have to be in them permanently by now if I could walk as my foot drip has worsened.

Yes I do. It wraps around my ankle and goes up to mid calf. It also has the Velcro straps. My husband feels I walk much better while I’m using it. It most definitely helps foot drop.

@A MyMSTeam Member This is what I have twice. Velcro under knee and lower on shin, slides into shoe, shoe tied or strapped as well would keep you from having your foot drop flat under a pedal. my only problem with driving is being afraid i won't feel the pressure of the pedal (if numb were to take over) but I have actually had NO PROBLEMS driving wearing them both. The platform recoils when walking to gently bounce the toes up as you step. I NEVER trip when wearing them. The front is like wearing shin guards - I never bark my shins on a coffee table either! I would definitely experiment with the driving before I went out on the open road to feel the difference and why am I saying this of course you would...:-)

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