Supra-Malleolar Orthoses (SMOs)

• Low-profile brace sitting just above the ankle bones
• Wraps around arch and sides of the foot
• Allows full ankle joint movement
• Provides gentle support for foot alignment
• Enhances proprioceptive feedback
• Typically more flexible and less bulky than AFOs
• Common Uses:
  • Pediatric pronation or supination issues
  • Low-grade joint laxity or sensory deficits in adults
  • Activities requiring natural ankle motion such as running or climbing stairs