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AFOAnkle-Foot Orthosis
AFOAnimal Feeding Operation(s)
AFOAquatic Facility Operator (various locations)
AFOAssociation Française des Orchestres (French: French Association of Orchestras)
AFOAdvanced File Organizer
AFOAssociation Française d'Ostéopathie (French: French Association of Osteopathy)
AFOAir Force One (The Movie)
AFOArellano-Felix Organization (drug trafficking cartel)
AFOAlgar-Flynn-Oyamada (chemical reaction)
AFOAlien Front Online (Sega video game)
AFOAdmiralty Fleet Order
AFOAcademy of Fixed Orthodontics (various locations)
AFOAir Force Ones (Nike shoes)
AFOAssociation Française d'Orthoptique (French: French Orthoptic Association; est. 1965)
AFOAuthorised Firearms Officer (UK police)
AFOAdvanced Furniture Outfitters (Bryan, OH)
AFOArmed Forces Only
AFOAdvanced Force Operations (US DoD)
AFOAdditional Forms
AFOAir Failure Open (valve operation mode)
AFOAlzheimer's Family Organization (Florida)
AFOAxial Force Only (engineering)
AFOAuxiliary Fuel Oil
AFOAwaiting Further Occurrence
AFOAnnounced Flight Opportunity
AFOAnnouncement of Flight Opportunities
AFOAdvanced File Organizer (software)
AFOAnti-Fascist Organization
AFOAccounting & Finance Office/r
AFOAudio Frequency Overlay (train location technology)
AFOAlaska Field Office
AFOAgency Field Office
AFOAgencia Filatelica Oficial (Spanish: Official Philatelic Agency, Barcelona)
AFOAero Force One (Aerosmith fan club)
AFOAway from Office
AFOAvailable for Obligations
AFOAircraft Flight Operations (job title)
AFOArmy Finance Officer
AFOAlternate Fridays Off (work schedule)
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References in periodicals archive
Techniques to measure rigidity of ankle-foot orthosis: a review.
Investigation of the Ankle Foot Orthoses Footplates Stiffness
It was also reported that the ability of individuals with stroke to ambulate is improved as a result of wearing an ankle-foot orthosis [20].
The effects of two different ankle-foot orthoses on gait of patients with acute hemiparetic cerebrovascular accident
Kawai, and T Kubota, "Development of a new ankle-foot orthosis with dorsiflexion assist.
Mechanism and design analysis of articulated ankle foot orthoses for drop- foot
In those with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, treatments include ankle-foot orthosis splinting, plantar fasciotomy, tendon transfers, and foot osteotomies.
Tiptoe walking requires evaluation after age 2
That conclusion is getting support from preliminary results of a 4-year trial comparing TCC with a removable cast walker known as an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO).
Total contact cast optimal to heal diabetic foot ulcer. (Offloading Strategies)
The patient used ankle-foot orthosis for ambulation alone.
Acute bilateral foot drop in a chronic alcoholic patient
A portable powered ankle-foot orthosis for rehabilitation.
Method for Ankle Foot Orthotics' Mechanical Assessment: A Pilot Study
Three-dimensional finite element stress analysis of the polypropylene, ankle-foot orthosis: Static analysis.
Experimental and computational analysis of composite ankle-foot orthosis
Canes, walkers, scooters, and orthotics, such as an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), can make a huge difference, although it takes most people time to accept these options as tools to help them do what they want to do, rather than as symbols of loss.
The role of drugs or surgery: what's the doctor got to keep people moving should mobility decline?
In addition, an Active Ankle-Foot Orthosis is nearing commercialization and has the potential for improving the quality of life of millions of stroke patients within the U.S.
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