Affix. Brace for foot drop. Foot drop can be the result of congenital or neurological conditions or trauma. Difficulty in lifting the foot causes it to drop from the ankle, making walking challenging. This interrupts the gait cycle, which consists of a “stance phase” (heel strike – foot flat – toe off) and a “swing phase” (the nonloadbearing leg swings forward). The most common consequence of an interrupted gait cycle is frequently tripping and exhausting attempts to remedy the handicap by lifting the entire leg off the ground with every stride. This is why a brace that helps the foot to flex in time with the gait cycle, with or without shoes, has proven to be an effective way to give the patient the chance to walk easily again. Plus, it also improves the quality of life.