According to various embodiments of the invention, an electrode for an orthotic device, comprises a backing layer having an outer surface allowing the electrode to be attached to an orthotic device conductive layer configured to receive and distribute an electrical current according to an electrophysical modality an interface layer configured to conform to a wearers anatomy and to conduct the electrical current from the conductive layer to the wearers anatomy and a connection member attached to the conductive layer and configured to electrically couple with an electrical contact disposed on the orthotic device.