AFOs are indicated for persons with any neurological condition involving the loss of ankle or foot mobility. They are also used for a person affected by a dropped foot (drop-foot). They are prescribed for cerebral palsy clients who have spastic muscles and who tend to have contractures. They can be used as post-trauma support in the form of Prefabricated ankle braces, like speed braces. These are indicated for athletes who Have sprained their ankles and still need to be mobile. They are also used as a lesser brace when a moon boot is just too much.
Custom ankle braces can facilitate any ankle deformities and give a solution to people who have struggled to walk due to deformity.