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Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.

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Ankle-Foot Orthosis(also: AFO)
A lower-limb orthosis that supports the ankle and foot, typically prescribed to control foot drop, improve toe clearance during swing, and stabilise the ankle during stance. AFOs come in solid, hinged, posterior leaf-spring (PLS), and dynamic forms, made from thermoplastics,…

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