Yes, a posterior leaf AFO is designed to assist with DF. However, it is not custom molded/fabricated. As a result, it doesn’t do well in the presence of spasticity or significant hypotonia (needing substantial support to block PF and/or support DF). The most common use of a posterior leaf AFO in peds is for neuropathy and anterior tibialis paralysis (or severe weakness), but relatively intact function of the rest of the lower limb.
