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Inconspicuous Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) for teen

The inconspicuous AFO will provide significant dorsiflexion support while keeping a low profile.

Project Overview

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are designed to support dorsiflexion during the swing phase of walking. They are commonly used in managing muscular dystrophies, and for this project, our focus is specifically on adolescents with Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD), the most prevalent form of muscular dystrophy . Our goal is to create a brace that helps teens achieve safer walking by assisting ankle dorsiflexion, while remaining discreet, lightweight, and flexible enough to allow natural ankle motion. The main design priorities are to position the ankle in proper dorsiflexion, keep the brace slim and unobtrusive, and provide enough flexibility to reduce movement restrictions. This project has been ongoing throughout three semesters, and this semester, spring 2026, will be the final semester of the project; the team is hoping to create a device that fulfills all requests, as well as displays significant data.

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Team Photo: Sierra, Kalob, Avery, Alex
Team Photo: Sierra, Kalob, Avery, Alex

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