A comparison of mechanical properties between different percentage layups of a single-style carbon fibre ankle foot orthosis.

Background: Currently, a range of 'off-the-shelf' ankle foot orthoses are used in clinical practice, of various functions and designs. Their use relates to immediate control over mild conditions.

Objectives: To investigate the properties of carbon fibre ankle foot orthoses at different percentage layups and provide a comparison of these through assessment of the (1) elastic properties, (2) deflection about the ankle (including the calculation of stiffness) and (3) failure under compressive forces (dorsiflexion).

Foot deformities within the diabetic foot and their influence on biomechanics: A review of the literature.

Background: Diabetes mellitus causes a multitude of complications. Foot ulceration is one complication with serious consequences, amputation. Foot deformities contribute to ulcer development.