Guest guest Posted May 20, 2001 Report Share Posted May 20, 2001 Hey -<br><br> I have used two different types of orthotics, with some relief. I have a tracking brace that I use which for a while was my lifeline. I also use shoe inserts, which are a definite help. I got the inserts from a tennis shoe store, Dr. Scholls work good too! As for the tracking brace, you need to have a doctor's referral, otherwise the insurance company will not cover them and the are pretty pricey, the dyna splint that I have costed $700. Did you look into the Healthsouth website? The are a great rehab facility. Also, any local hospital probably has a rehab facility, but again the program requires a referral. Good Luck and God Bless you!<br> Jenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 From what I can tell, that's actually supposed to be a fairly common cause or contributing cuase to chondromalacia. It is possible that something like Superfeet (premium OTC inserts) may work, but ask your doctor. FYI, my approach has been: --straight-leg raises to strengthen VMO, every other day. --leg stretches (particularly the calves, hamstrings, quads, and outside abductors) every day, after the legs are warmed up by walking or exercises. --walking for 30-40 min a day (this seems to *really* help. I might " feel " my knee for the first 15-20 minutes, but after my legs are warmed up the knee seems to be better. I notice if I miss a day because my legs/knees are noticeably stiffer the next day. --extra care in footwear, using stuff with existing arch support or using Superfeet inserts. The idea is to correct pronation. I don't think it is a coincidence that I have a pronation problem with my left foot and am having the most trouble with my left knee. --using knee brace (neoprene ACE brace from a drugstore) when exercising --taking glucosamine sulfate & chondroitin sulfate supplements. --using heating pads and ice packs. This approach seems to be working and for a couple of weeks my knee even felt like normal. Unfortuantely I pushed my luck and went mountaineering last weekend and set myself back a bit... I guess that was a bad idea. kneesurgery2001 <no_reply > wrote: Hello all, Does anyone have any input on orthotics. I had knee surgery in may on left knee and Nov on right knee both of last year. Now I have started playing softball again. Pain was felt in the left shin/ankle area. After weeks of therapy and rest, Orthopedic now says that I need custom fit orthotics. He said that the arches in my feet have fallen. Anyone had any of the same problems? AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 hi, I have Orthotics in my shoes, but the guy who performed my knee surgery said that they wouldn't help. Well, I have had no knee pain since then...until recently that is, but I don't think that it had anything to do with the Orthotics. I would recommend them, but it also depends on who you talk to as well. Cat kneesurgery2001 wrote: > > Hello all, > > Does anyone have any input on orthotics. I had knee surgery in > may on left knee and Nov on right knee both of last year. Now I > have started playing softball again. Pain was felt in the left > shin/ankle area. After weeks of therapy and rest, Orthopedic now > says that I need custom fit orthotics. He said that the arches in > my feet have fallen. Anyone had any of the same problems? > > AJ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 I had custom orthotics made about 2 years ago to help with my knees and while they didn't solve the problem completely, I believe they helped and I still wear them. (I have pfs & cp). My doc requested I get them because of my tendency for flat foot. Be cautious though, my insurance company would not pay a cent for them because they said it wasn't 'foot' related.... > Hello all, > > Does anyone have any input on orthotics. I had knee surgery in > may on left knee and Nov on right knee both of last year. Now I > have started playing softball again. Pain was felt in the left > shin/ankle area. After weeks of therapy and rest, Orthopedic now > says that I need custom fit orthotics. He said that the arches in > my feet have fallen. Anyone had any of the same problems? > > AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 > Hello all, > > Does anyone have any input on orthotics. I have really high arches and limping made me develop plantar fasciitis in one foot. I had some expensive orthotics made but they didn't fit my shoes well. I now buy sports orthotics off the shelf (look for the arch support ones) and they seem to be just as good. I feel much better with the orthotics than without and any little bit helps. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 What did the Dr write on your rx? I checked with my insurance company the RX is for overpronation of feet. AJ > > Hello all, > > > > Does anyone have any input on orthotics. I had knee surgery in > > may on left knee and Nov on right knee both of last year. Now I > > have started playing softball again. Pain was felt in the left > > shin/ankle area. After weeks of therapy and rest, Orthopedic now > > says that I need custom fit orthotics. He said that the arches in > > my feet have fallen. Anyone had any of the same problems? > > > > AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 What that means I dont know.. Does that have to do with Feet or knee?? Does anyone know?? AJ > > > Hello all, > > > > > > Does anyone have any input on orthotics. I had knee surgery > in > > > may on left knee and Nov on right knee both of last year. Now I > > > have started playing softball again. Pain was felt in the left > > > shin/ankle area. After weeks of therapy and rest, Orthopedic > now > > > says that I need custom fit orthotics. He said that the arches > in > > > my feet have fallen. Anyone had any of the same problems? > > > > > > AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 I'm not a doctor, not even close. But I've been doing lots of reading about this and here's what I've found. Overpronation of feet means that your feet are turning inward more than they should when you walk/run. If there is more wear on the inside edge of the soles of your shoes, this is evidence of pronation. Most people pronate to some degree, but if your are pronating more than normal this is considered " overpronation. " Apparently can be caused by flat arches, overly tight calves, or other " biomechanical " problems. This puts additional stress on your knees and can cause the patella not to track correctly, damaging cartilage and leading to patellar pain. From the stuff I read on the Net, it seems that most people see better results strengthening their VMO (inside quad muscle), with correcting overpronation coming in second. When I have time I'll post the links I found most helpful. My philosophy is to attack from both angles. Hope this helps. kneesurgery2001 <no_reply > wrote: What that means I dont know.. Does that have to do with Feet or knee?? Does anyone know?? AJ > > > Hello all, > > > > > > Does anyone have any input on orthotics. I had knee surgery > in > > > may on left knee and Nov on right knee both of last year. Now I > > > have started playing softball again. Pain was felt in the left > > > shin/ankle area. After weeks of therapy and rest, Orthopedic > now > > > says that I need custom fit orthotics. He said that the arches > in > > > my feet have fallen. Anyone had any of the same problems? > > > > > > AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 I absolutely love " The Orthotics Group " . Great Orthotics!! Another good one is " Sole Supports " . Matt Terreri, DC orthotics someone posted a note about some orthotics they liked as an alternative to foot Levelers. Looking for high quality products my senior patients can afford. thanks; Don Leary, DC Salem OregonDCs rules: 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated. 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Dr. two places I've sent my patients for years. Shoe Mill has 4-5 different brands that run from $20-40. Then there's Gates DC 503 230-2326 who makes custom molded ones for about $180. He has a mobile van and comes to the senior's home. Very convenient. He's professional and I've known him for over 25 yrs. He's also career airforce med-evac and does trauma surgical assisting. He has a great demenor and communication skills with all ages. Minga Guerrero DC In a message dated 3/18/2006 12:50:56 PM Pacific Standard Time, leary353@... writes: someone posted a note about some orthotics they liked as an alternative to foot Levelers. Looking for high quality products my senior patients can afford.thanks;Don Leary, DCSalem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Don, I would recommend any of the following companies: KLM Langer-First Choice Orthofoot Biomechanical Services STJ Action Orthotics Ted Ted Forcum, DC, DACBSP, FICC, CSCS ACA Sports Council, 2nd Vice President Back In Motion Sports Injuries Clinic, LLC 11385 SW Scholls Ferry Road Beaverton, Oregon 97008 On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:48:19 GMT " leary353@... " <leary353@...> writes: > someone posted a note about some orthotics they liked as an > alternative to foot Levelers. Looking for high quality products my > senior patients can afford. > > thanks; > Don Leary, DC > Salem > > > > OregonDCs rules: > 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is > to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on > listserve members will be tolerated. > 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. > 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. > However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, > forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another > member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers > have been removed. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Archfitters in several locations in Portland or you can scan and email info for making the orthotic. 4-5 day return time. Several choices re: firmness full or 3/4 length etc. (877) 229-9652 Larry L. Oliver, DC 408 NW 7th Corvallis, OR 97330 dro@... 541-757-9933 The information contained in this electronic message may contain protected health information which is confidential under applicable law and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the recipient of the message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copying or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received the communication in error, please notify Heresco Chiropractic & Associates, 408 NW 7th St, Corvallis, OR 97330, 541-757-9933 and purge the communication immediately without making any copy or distribution orthotics someone posted a note about some orthotics they liked as an alternative to foot Levelers. Looking for high quality products my senior patients can afford. thanks; Don Leary, DC Salem OregonDCs rules: 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated. 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 With Archfitters you are getting an arch support, not an orthotic. There is a big difference. Remember the arch (LA) is not designed to be weight bearing. It would be like making you carpal tunnel a weight bearing structure. The diffence comes in the exam to determine posting and how the device is posted. Ted Ted Forcum, DC, DACBSP, FICC, CSCS ACA Sports Council, 2nd Vice President Back In Motion Sports Injuries Clinic, LLC 11385 SW Scholls Ferry Road Beaverton, Oregon 97008 On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:09:11 -0800 " Larry Oliver, DC " <dro@...> writes: > Archfitters in several locations in Portland or you can scan and > email info > for making the orthotic. 4-5 day return time. Several choices re: > firmness > full or 3/4 length etc. (877) 229-9652 > > Larry L. Oliver, DC > 408 NW 7th > Corvallis, OR 97330 > dro@... > 541-757-9933 > > The information contained in this electronic message may contain > protected > health information which is confidential under applicable law and > is > intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. > If the > recipient of the message is not the intended recipient, you are > hereby > notified that any dissemination, copying or disclosure of this > communication > is strictly prohibited. If you have received the communication in > error, > please notify Heresco Chiropractic & Associates, 408 NW 7th St, > Corvallis, > OR 97330, 541-757-9933 and purge the communication immediately > without > making any copy or distribution > > orthotics > > someone posted a note about some orthotics they liked as an > alternative to > foot Levelers. Looking for high quality products my senior patients > can > afford. > > thanks; > Don Leary, DC > Salem > > > > OregonDCs rules: > 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is > to > foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on > listserve > members will be tolerated. > 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. > 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. > However, > it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, > or > otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without > his or > her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hi, I know of a great foot orthotic company here in Portland, called CVN Orthotics. They are custom made. The owner uses a chiropractic/rehabilitative approach in correcting faulty biomechanics. Check out the website: www.cvnorthotics.com Sara Croteau "leary353@..." <leary353@...> wrote: someone posted a note about some orthotics they liked as an alternative to foot Levelers. Looking for high quality products my senior patients can afford.thanks;Don Leary, DCSalem Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 If you prescribe using their scanner, or even without their scanner, you may specify varus or valgus wedge, heel lift, met pad, etc. I find Arch Fitters quite acceptable and economical for most rearfoot problems. And with a one day trunaround - exceptional! Art =========================================================== tlf-3@... wrote: > With Archfitters you are getting an arch support, not an orthotic. There > is a big difference. Remember the arch (LA) is not designed to be weight > bearing. It would be like making you carpal tunnel a weight bearing > structure. The diffence comes in the exam to determine posting and how > the device is posted. > Ted > > Ted Forcum, DC, DACBSP, FICC, CSCS > ACA Sports Council, 2nd Vice President > Back In Motion Sports Injuries Clinic, LLC > 11385 SW Scholls Ferry Road > Beaverton, Oregon 97008 > > > On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:09:11 -0800 " Larry Oliver, DC " <dro@...> > writes: > >> Archfitters in several locations in Portland or you can scan and >> email info >> for making the orthotic. 4-5 day return time. Several choices re: >> firmness >> full or 3/4 length etc. (877) 229-9652 >> >> Larry L. Oliver, DC >> 408 NW 7th >> Corvallis, OR 97330 >> dro@... >> 541-757-9933 >> >> The information contained in this electronic message may contain >> protected >> health information which is confidential under applicable law and >> is >> intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. >> If the >> recipient of the message is not the intended recipient, you are >> hereby >> notified that any dissemination, copying or disclosure of this >> communication >> is strictly prohibited. If you have received the communication in >> error, >> please notify Heresco Chiropractic & Associates, 408 NW 7th St, >> Corvallis, >> OR 97330, 541-757-9933 and purge the communication immediately >> without >> making any copy or distribution >> >> orthotics >> >> someone posted a note about some orthotics they liked as an >> alternative to >> foot Levelers. Looking for high quality products my senior patients >> can >> afford. >> >> thanks; >> Don Leary, DC >> Salem >> >> >> >> OregonDCs rules: >> 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is >> to >> foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on >> listserve >> members will be tolerated. >> 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. >> 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. >> However, >> it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, >> or >> otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without >> his or >> her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Nic just got the hard shoe inserts. Paid for by his Insurance (medical assistance in our county). He also pronates-so bad he was beginning to develop bunions. He seems to be very happy with them and even keeps his shoes on longer when at home. Di orthotics >I got mixed messages on this one too. When Amelia (now 7) was 2 her >physical therapist recommended orthotics. I did it and she was fitted for >these very hard core braces which came up just above the ankle. They were >a serious pain. When she turned three she was put into special ed >preschool and the school's physical therapist said absolutely not. She >recommended shoe inserts. The insurance company wouldn't cover it and I >didn't have the money to pay for the inserts. Plus, her regular preschool >teacher-who has an extensive background in child development including >special needs kids-said forget all of it and have her go barefoot as often >as possible. I compromised by getting inserts from Birkenstock-they were >about $70.00 and frankly have no idea whatsoever if I did the right thing. >What I can say is that Amelia's gait is akward, but boy can that kid >hustle. She is the most active girl on her soccer team (adapted) and runs >up and down the field. > > Ann (mother to Amelia with DS and Jake 5) > > > --------------------------------- > Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. > Try the Beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 has the shoe inserts and has for a year now. We just got fitted for his new ones today since his foot has grown. He keeps his shoes on more now too. (I hadn't thought of that before you said that, Di) In fact, substantially more than he used to, so he must like how they feel. He also is walking farther when we go places without complaining like he used to...don't know if that's maturity, or the orthotics. Kym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 We'll be picking up Ben's tomorrow. His PT has seen some nice results from the Sure Step Orthotics. I'll keep you posted... Sheila...mom to Zane/11, Jake/9, Sam/4 and Ben/15 mos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Good luck with Ben's. This brought to mind a couple of things, sort of related, sort of not. (age 10, Cri du chat, low muscle tone, did not walk until age 8), has done much better with the ankle-high orthotic braces than with the full length ones that came up to his knees. It may just be , but I would recommend if the full-length braces are not working, to get your OT, PT, doctor, or technician to try the ankle-high ones. And the other thing, Stride Rite Shoe Stores (makers and sellers of good orthopedic and orthotic shoes over the years) has been purchased by Payless Shoe Source. An interesting business development. I wonder if the quality of their shoes will stay the same, not knocking Payless (it is a good store) but Stride Rite had a real knack for selling shoes that help the feet. Dad to , Kristi, and (all three Down syndrome) and (Cri du chat) Husband to C. in Mo. Uncle Daddy to and in Calif. (both Down syndrome) Brother in Law to in Calif. " s.griffin4 " <s.griffin4@...> wrote: We'll be picking up Ben's tomorrow. His PT has seen some nice results from the Sure Step Orthotics. I'll keep you posted... Sheila...mom to Zane/11, Jake/9, Sam/4 and Ben/15 mos. --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 We love ours. was about 17 months. Trying to pull up.. but it really seemed like her ankles hurt her. She would get to standing and then just whine uncomfortably. Our PT had been telling us that Sam might need them, as her ankles seemed to cave in when she stood. It was like she was standing on the inside of her ankle. Sam got hers just this April, at about 19 months. With in minutes of her wearing them she was up, and trying to cruise the furniture. I know it sounds unbelievable. But it really did happen that fast. She will stand now, without them, but will not attempt to walk. With them she can walk with support. One bad thing, is finding shoes that will fit them. Hatchbacks are nice, but pricey, and they don't come in size tiny. LOL. We were able to find some shoes that fit over them. My PT suggest cheapola shoes.. not what you would think. But the orthotic provides the support. Another thing is without shoes on, they can be slippery. Carpet.. does OK.. but tile, wood or any slick surface would be miserably slick. I am wondering if the bottoms can be painted with a no slip rubber goo. like what can be bought at a hardware store. But I have not tried this. I am going to wait till closer to the end of the orthtics life before I do this cause of the price. I would be afraid the substance could harm the plastic. Our Sure steps were under $1000 and it does matter who the provider is. Ours were in the $800 range.. but a lady I know in another county had a different provider and was charged near $400 more! ( our PT arranged it.. the other lady went through a medical service via our local childrens hospital due to living in a different, larger, and more overworked county.. in that county they are lucky if they get PT once a month) Steph " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " C.S. orthotics I see on the message board that you have used the sure step orthotics We are contemplating the use of these orthotics and are curious as to your opinion of these Thank you Elliott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 HI- Does anyone know if Sure Steps are the same thing as SMOs? Thank you, Dawn RnScarlson <scarlson1@...> wrote: We love ours. was about 17 months. Trying to pull up.. but it really seemed like her ankles hurt her. She would get to standing and then just whine uncomfortably. Our PT had been telling us that Sam might need them, as her ankles seemed to cave in when she stood. It was like she was standing on the inside of her ankle. Sam got hers just this April, at about 19 months. With in minutes of her wearing them she was up, and trying to cruise the furniture. I know it sounds unbelievable. But it really did happen that fast. She will stand now, without them, but will not attempt to walk. With them she can walk with support. One bad thing, is finding shoes that will fit them. Hatchbacks are nice, but pricey, and they don't come in size tiny. LOL. We were able to find some shoes that fit over them. My PT suggest cheapola shoes.. not what you would think. But the orthotic provides the support. Another thing is without shoes on, they can be slippery. Carpet.. does OK.. but tile, wood or any slick surface would be miserably slick. I am wondering if the bottoms can be painted with a no slip rubber goo. like what can be bought at a hardware store. But I have not tried this. I am going to wait till closer to the end of the orthtics life before I do this cause of the price. I would be afraid the substance could harm the plastic. Our Sure steps were under $1000 and it does matter who the provider is. Ours were in the $800 range.. but a lady I know in another county had a different provider and was charged near $400 more! ( our PT arranged it.. the other lady went through a medical service via our local childrens hospital due to living in a different, larger, and more overworked county.. in that county they are lucky if they get PT once a month) Steph " We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive. " C.S. orthotics I see on the message board that you have used the sure step orthotics We are contemplating the use of these orthotics and are curious as to your opinion of these Thank you Elliott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 , Our Orthopedist said that the Sure Step is very similar to the SMO - but there are slight differences. There are actually several different types - each with a wide range of modifications possible. The book she showed me to explain the different uses was large. We went to Hanger with a request from our PT for SMOs and after they saw Sammy standing and walking and measured her feet they decided that a modified UCB was better for her. You almost have to wait until you go in for the apt and talk with the Orthopedist since they are going to be familiar with options outside your PTs experience. Our PT has always used SMOs with children who have DS and that is what she ordered for Sammy...the Orthopedist felt that the SMO was too much support for Sammy and would be restricting to her free nature. Our PT also mentioned that we could buy any shoes once we had the inserts...the Orthopedist told us no, we still needed to buy a good shoe that was high quality (good treads, good heel support, flexable construction and breathability). I happened across Nike's on clearance for $8 and then found some Stride Rites at Ross for $12. Sammy has her modified UCBs in the Nikes and a pair of costum arch supports in the Stride Rites. I was afraid we'd have to get new inserts with each new pair of shoes. At Hanger they told us that a good insert should last the child through 2 shoe sizes - but that for functionality of the insert, they needed to be replaced every 18 - 24 months. Another point the PT has been different on was that Sammy always needed to be in her shoes. Both the Orthopedic surgeon at ish Rite and the Orthopedist at Hangar said that children need to spend time out of the shoes and inserts to learn how to balance on their feet and control their gate. We try to balance our day between shoes on and shoes off and then I alternate days in the UCBs vs the arch supports. ~ RE: orthotics HI- Does anyone know if Sure Steps are the same thing as SMOs? Thank you, Dawn .. <http://geo./serv?s=9 7359714/grpId=2080639/grpspId= 1705395835/msgId=51556/stime=1 181538522/nc1=4617369/nc2=4617 368/nc3=3848645> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 My daughter saw Pat Winders (the one who wrote Gross motor skills for children with DS) and she recommended sure steps for her. She has a pronation and she tended to lock her knees for support and not bend her knees to come down from standing. We have been using the Sure steps for 2 months and she has stopped locking her knees. She is not walking yet but I think that is the next thing she will try to do with the orthotics. Sure Steps are custom fitted...they take measurements for the foot and then make them exactly to fit your child's foot. They have a very low rate of refittings. I would recommend that you get an orthotic person to give you a second opinion about what orthotics are needed for your child. I had many people giving me opinions but I trusted Pat Winders more than any of them because of her expertise with DS. She said the sure steps work the best for pronation. There are others out there though because sure steps are also very expensive. Good luck. Ann on (Bonnie 19monthsDS) Ann on Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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