Foot Drop Brace Options

Richie Brace: 

Pro’s

• Custom orthotic footplate means the Richie brace has the ability to incorporate any feature a normal foot orthotic can possess.
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  Richie Brace for foot drop

  Custom fit to the foot and leg, excellent patient comfort

• Medial or lateral suspension strap for extra rearfoot inversion/eversion control.
• Allows some ankle joint range of motion unlike traditional AFOs which are fixed
• Claimable through private health funds

Con’s

• Can be bulky therefore limiting shoe choice 
• External straps which sit across the front of the shin may cause mild irritation/rubbing.

Exo – UP 

Pro’s

• Customised to suit each individual through a 3D scan of the lower leg and foot which is then 3D printed to your exact anatomical features. 


The new EXO-L UP ankle brace.

• Extremely lightweight and streamlined in comparison to traditional braces 
• Is not required to fit into shoes therefore the EXO up allows a much greater footwear choice. 
• Adjustable cord that runs from the front of the ankle to the front of the shoe, this helps to actively lift your foot up while walking
• Claimable through private health funds

Con’s

• Minor shoe modifications required – patch to be sewn on to allow cord to feed through and secure brace

Traditional AFO

Pro’s

Traditional AFO

• Will fit reasonably well into most standard joggers.
• Good for children due to continual growth spurts.

Con’s

• Typically the most rigid of the three device options, not allowing any ankle joint motion during gait.