Aspen M2 AFO Posterior Ankle Foot Orthosis

$1,010.00

The Aspen® M2 AFO is a carbon-composite ankle-foot orthosis for foot drop — where weak ankle muscles let the front of the foot fall, so it catches on the ground with every step. The footplate slides into the shoe under the insole and a shell running up the leg springs the foot back up as it swings through.

This is the posterior version, with the shell behind the calf. It is the more common arrangement, and Aspen's rule for choosing between the two is the knee: in general the posterior shell is for people whose knee is stable, and the anterior is used where the knee is unstable and needs more assistance. It also comes in a fourth, extra-large size the anterior shell does not offer.

Aspen tested the M2 through two million flex cycles and gives it a recommended weight limit of 100 kg (220 lb). The footplate is trimmed to the wearer's own shoe insole, and it comes in four sizes for the left or right foot.

Is this the right one for you?

Choose this if your foot drops or catches when you walk, and you need the front of the foot held up.

After a fracture or surgery: Actimove Closed Shell Air Walker immobilises the ankle and foot.

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Posterior (behind-the-calf) carbon-composite shell design
Carbon fibre creates dynamic forces for comfortable walking
Medium flex suits most needs
Diamond-stitched fabric for all-day comfort
Trimmable footplate fits most anatomies and shoes
Tested through 2 million flex cycles for durable extended use
Recommended weight limit 100 kg (220 lb)
Side- and size-specific fit, including XL

Elastic Polyurethane
polyamide
carbon fiber
epoxy resin
nylon
Not made with natural rubber latex

Foot drop secondary to neurologic conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, trauma, injury or other conditions that result in weak ankle dorsiflexion function (the ability to lift the front of the foot upwards)

Not suitable for: hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the materials the orthosis is made from; neurologic conditions or injury that have left the foot with reduced sensation; excessive swelling or oedema; moderate to high muscle tone; deformity of the foot or ankle; or any other condition where a brace is not allowed on medical advice.

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with rigid components are commonly covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

Size	S	M	L	XL
Footplate length (cm)match it to the length of your foot	25.5	27.0	29.0	29.5
Shoe size (US, men)Aspen's own conversion; it marks 6.5, 9 and 11.5 as borderline between two sizes	5 – 6.5	7 – 9	9.5 – 11.5	12 – 13.5
Shoe size (US, women)Aspen's own conversion; it lists no extra-large for women	5.5 – 7.5	8 – 10	10.5 – 13	—
Height of the orthosis (cm)the brace's own height, not a body measurement	35.0	36.0	37.0	38.0

Aspen sizes the M2 AFO by the length of the foot: take the length that matches yours. The footplate is then trimmed to your own shoe's insole.

Aspen publishes these figures in millimetres and inches; the centimetres are converted.

Aspen's recommended weight limit for the M2 AFO is 100 kg (220 lb).

The shoe sizes are Aspen's own conversion and are a guide: where a shoe runs large or small, the length of the foot decides. The footplate trims by about 2 cm (0.8 in) on average.

Clean the soft goods with mild soap and water, rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry
Wipe the frame down with a damp cloth and allow it to air dry

Aspen prints these steps; trimming the footplate is a one-off job usually done by the fitter.

Size the orthosis by the length of the foot, then mark the footplate to size — if the shoe has a removable insole, use it as a template and trace around it.
Trim the excess material away with scissors and smooth the cut edges with sandpaper.
To shorten a strap, take the tab off, trim the strap to length and put the tab back on.
Take the insole out of the shoe, insert the orthosis, and put the insole back on top of it.
Open the straps, put the foot into the shoe with the orthosis in place, and close the straps.
Check the orthosis is not pressing on any bony prominence and is comfortable; adjust it if it is.
To take it off, loosen the straps and take the foot out of the shoe, leaving the orthosis in the shoe ready for next time.