Rationale for use of Ankle and Foot Splints:

• Stabilize (immobilize) joints in a desired position to rest the joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles or maintain a certain bone alignment
• Prevent contracture or deformity
• Prevent unwanted motion
• Gradually stretch contracture to increase range of joint motion
• Substitute lost muscle function
• Maintain, gains achieved by manipulation, corrective surgery or reconstructive procedures
• Relieves pain
• Prevents pressure areas