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The Ritchie Brace at Foot Foundation

The Ritchie Brace is a specialised type of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) designed to provide support, alignment, and stability for patients with complex foot and ankle conditions. Unlike traditional rigid braces, the Ritchie Brace combines a supportive ankle structure with a custom foot orthotic base, allowing for controlled movement while improving comfort and function.

At Foot Foundation, our podiatrists and physiotherapists prescribe and fit Ritchie Braces to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and prevent further deterioration of foot and ankle conditions.

Who Can Benefit from a Ritchie Brace?

The Ritchie Brace is often prescribed for patients with:

  • Severe ankle instability

  • Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)

  • Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity

  • Chronic ankle sprains

  • Osteoarthritis of the ankle or subtalar joint

  • Drop foot or neurological weakness affecting the ankle

  • Complex biomechanical problems not managed by foot orthotics alone

Features of the Ritchie Brace

  • Combines an ankle brace with a custom foot orthotic for maximum support

  • Provides medial and lateral ankle stability while allowing forward motion

  • Reduces pain caused by poor alignment and abnormal gait

  • Can be worn in a wide range of footwear with modifications

  • Available in different styles (standard, dynamic assist, restricted hinge) depending on the patient’s needs

Benefits of the Ritchie Brace

  • Improved foot and ankle alignment

  • Reduced pain and fatigue during walking or standing

  • Enhanced balance and stability

  • Slows progression of deformities such as flatfoot

  • Restores mobility and independence

  • Offers a less invasive alternative to surgery for many patients

Ritchie Brace – FAQs

Why Choose Foot Foundation?

Foot Foundation provides specialist Ritchie Braces—custom ankle–foot orthoses that combine the stability of an ankle brace with the correction of a custom orthotic to improve alignment, reduce pain, and restore function for conditions such as posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (adult-acquired flatfoot), chronic ankle instability, and ankle/subtalar osteoarthritis.

Your fitting includes a comprehensive biomechanical assessment (gait analysis and 3D foot scan), shoe-friendly fabrication tailored to your needs, and follow-up adjustments for comfort and performance, with transparent pricing provided before fabrication.

Appointments available in Rosedale, Takapuna, Remuera, Botany, Hamilton, and Tauranga.

 

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