Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 This list-newbie has a question! What does AFO stand for - I'm assuming it's a type of brace, but don't know for sure. The braces that people are wearing... are they extremely noticeable? Fran > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 > , It's Jim. Do you live close to the Ohio border within easy reach of Greenville Ohio? I'm asking because there is a great support group there that meets on the fourth Thursday at 6:00 PM. Contact " Dot Cain " <greenville-ohio-cmt@...> Jim Nash __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Hi Fran, yes you are right, AFO stands for Ankle Foot Orthotics. Are they noticeable ?, probably most are; I wear an inersole which is not noticeable. Your Doctor would probably send you to a pedorthist or orthortist. The pedorthist works on the foot, the orthortist does the foot and ankle. E ----- Original Message ----- From: Fran ston Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 8:23 AM Subject: Re: AFO's and other This list-newbie has a question! What does AFO stand for - I'm assuming it's a type of brace, but don't know for sure. The braces that people are wearing... are they extremely noticeable? Fran > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Thanks, . I appreciate the information. Fran > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 I believe that AFO stands for Ankle-Foot Orthotics. Mine are a brace for the stabilizing of my ankle and to compensate for my foot drop. They work really well I'm not stumbling as much and my feet don't drag on the floor which was another reason to have them made. I just needed to learn how to walk in them because my ankle doesn't flex anymore. Stout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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