Introducing the Updated Forward Motion AFO Brace Line

Forward Motion Medical is excited to introduce updates to our AFO and brace lineup, including new brace options, refined designs, expanded customization capabilities, and improved scan-to-brace workflows.

These updates were made with providers in mind. Our goal is simple: help podiatrists and foot and ankle specialists prescribe AFO braces with more confidence, more flexibility, and a smoother experience from scan to final fit.

Whether you are treating foot drop, instability, Charcot deformity, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, partial foot amputations, or other complex bracing needs, our updated brace line is designed to support better fit, improved function, and more patient-specific care.

Designed Around Better Fit and First-Pass Success

Fit is one of the most important factors in any successful brace outcome. A brace that does not match the patient’s anatomy well can lead to discomfort, pressure issues, adjustments, remakes, and additional time for both the provider and patient.

That is why one of the major focuses of our updated AFO line is enhanced anatomical contouring and volume management. Our team has refined brace designs to better account for patient anatomy, tissue volume, and common fit challenges.

These improvements are designed to help each brace better match the patient’s shape, improve overall comfort, and reduce the need for adjustments after delivery.

Forward Motion has also continued to analyze real-world adjustment trends and provider feedback. By studying where adjustments are most commonly needed, our team has been able to implement design improvements that support better first-pass success.

More Customization for Complex Patient Needs

No two patients are exactly alike, and complex bracing cases often require more than a standard approach.

Our updated brace line includes expanded customization options to give providers more flexibility when managing specific pathologies, anatomical challenges, and treatment goals.

Available customization options include additional offloading accommodations, targeted relief areas, strap configurations, padding options, and functional control features. These updates allow providers to better match each brace to the patient’s condition, comfort needs, and desired level of support.

This is especially important for patients with complex deformity, areas of high pressure, instability, partial foot amputations, or offloading needs that require a more thoughtful brace design.

Improved Scan-to-Brace Workflows

A successful brace starts with accurately capturing the provider’s clinical goals.

Forward Motion has improved its scan-to-brace workflows and design protocols to better preserve physician-prescribed positioning from the initial scan through fabrication. These updates help our team more accurately translate the provider’s intent into the finished brace.

This is an important part of the updated process. When providers prescribe a specific position, accommodation, or functional goal, our workflow is designed to better carry that information through the entire brace design and fabrication process.

The result is a more connected process between the clinic, the scan, the prescription, and the final device.

New and Refined Brace Options

As part of the updated lineup, Forward Motion has introduced new brace configurations and refinements across several BOSS product lines.

These updates give providers more options when treating a wide range of bracing needs, including:

• Foot drop

• Ankle instability

• Charcot deformity

• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

• Partial foot amputations

• Complex offloading needs

• Other challenging foot and ankle conditions

New Prime Brace and Tall Prime Brace options offer additional flexibility for providers looking for functional support, improved control, and streamlined brace solutions.

Forward Motion has also made improvements to Charcot and CROW solutions, with a continued focus on contouring, volume management, accommodation, and offloading for complex deformity and high-risk patients.

Built with Provider Feedback in Mind

The updated AFO brace line reflects Forward Motion’s continued commitment to listening to providers and improving our products based on real-world clinical use.

Every brace adjustment, provider conversation, and challenging case gives our team valuable insight.

By using that feedback to refine our designs and workflows, we are continuing to improve the overall brace experience for both providers and patients.

Our goal is not only to offer more brace options, but to make those options easier to prescribe, easier to understand, and easier to integrate into your practice.

Join Us for a Closer Look

To help providers learn more about the updated AFO brace line, feel free to reach out to us if you want to discuss common use cases, walk through key design improvements, and answer provider questions about the AFO and brace lineup.

This session is designed to be practical and easy to follow, whether you are already ordering braces through Forward Motion or are interested in learning more about our bracing options.

If you would like to learn more about the latest options available, review the updated brace line with our team, or discuss a specific case, we would be happy to help.