Statement of the Problem Patients with stroke resulting in hemiparesis and foot drop are affected by gait impairments such as poor symmetry, decreased velocity, and decreased endurance. AFOs have been shown to be an effective intervention for improving gait parameters in individuals who are in the chronic stage of stroke recovery. Although, the majority of gait improvements occur within six months of stroke, the effect of early bracing with different types of AFOs on gait outcomes has not been investigated thoroughly.