Profile: Bulow Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions offers orthotic and prosthetic solutions. Functional foot orthotic devices are worn inside the shoe(s). By providing corrective forces, foot orthoses can help those with problems they have in their feet, knees, hips and back. Ankle foot orthoses is the most common type of orthotic device used. An AFO is used to control the motion and position of the foot and ankle in order to support weakness, control deformities or to provide support and corrective forces for a variety of issues related to the foot and ankle. AFOs can be made from Polymer (plastic), metal/leather and carbon fiber.