Ideal transitional gait training contracture AFO to reverse mild to moderate plantarflexion / inversion / eversion contracture of the ankle / foot (< 30 degrees of plantarflexion; < 10 degrees inversion). The Gait Trainer includes a pull strap that is used to provide a therapeutic stretch of the Achilles tendon / gastroc muscle. A removable ambulating pad allows for weight bearing and initial gait training. The pull strap can be used to provide a dorsi-assist during initial gait training.