AFO Experience

Would you like to experience for yourself what an assistive device can do for you?

During a free session of approximately 20 minutes, you can try out and compare different types of foot-lifting aids. These sessions are organised with trusted healthcare professionals.

You can try the following tools (* Additional information can be found below):

  1. 01

    Boxia (Orliman)

    An elastic band attached to the laces and an ankle strap

  2. 02

    Rise (Rezolve)

    Personalized comfortable support through 3D-printed design

  3. 03

    Xtern (Turbomed)

    Athletic exoskeleton that makes no contact with the foot

  4. 04

    ToeOff (Allard)

    Carbon aid with footplate and a shin guard for support

Good to know: this session is purely focused on experiencing the different types of foot-lifting aids; it is not a distribution session or clinical trial. We are happy to answer your questions about how the various aids work and what are often mentioned as the pros and cons.

Do you want to take the next step afterwards? The (rehabilitation) doctor or instrument maker can help you further with that.

* Additional information about the aids:

01

Boxia (Orliman)

The foot is lifted because an elastic is tensioned that is attached between the shoe and a fabric ankle band.

In the following video (click here) a similar solution is demonstrated.

Pros

  • Simple to use
  • Easy to conceal
  • No direct contact with the foot

Cons

  • Limited foot-lifting functionality
  • Elastic and ankle band wear out quickly
  • Pressure edge on shin (underside of band)
02

Rise (Rezolve)

The foot is lifted in a personalized way by an adjustable flexible hinge. It is attached to the leg with an ergonomic footplate which is placed between the laces and the shoe tongue.

In the following video (click here) the Rise can be seen.

Pros

  • Personalized foot lifting
  • Simple to use
  • Easy to conceal
  • Range of motion is unimpeded
  • No direct contact with the foot

Cons

  • Small reinforcement at laces required
  • Pressure on instep
  • Only with low lace-up shoes
03

Xtern (Turbomed)

The foot is lifted by an exoskeleton which is attached to the outside of the shoe. As a result, the comfort is extremely high and the flexible frame keeps the ankle mobile.

In the following video (click here) the Xtern can be seen.

Pros

  • Very comfortable foot lifting
  • Range of motion is unimpeded
  • No direct contact with the foot

Cons

  • Very visible
  • Difficult to put on
  • Sturdy shoes required for attachment
04

ToeOff (Allard)

The foot is lifted by a footplate, which is positioned under the foot, which is fixed to a shin brace. This rigid connection provides substantial support.

In the following video (click here) the ToeOff can be seen.

Pros

  • Firm foot lifting
  • Easy to conceal
  • Simple to put on

Cons

  • Range of motion limited
  • Pressure under sole from footplate
  • Alignment required in the shoes

How this works

You can book an appointment with us through the form below. During the session, if you find a product suitable to your needs, you can consult your rehabilitation doctor or orthotist, who can provide a clinical prescription for your chosen brace. If you are new to this clinical process and would like guidance, you can always schedule an appointment with one of our orthopaedic partner clinics.

Interested? Fill the form below to book an appointment.

After you submit the form, we will reach out to you to finalize the details of your appointment.