Re: DFO Dorsal Foot Orthotic

[Guest guest]

,

Not being an AFO wearer, I have some questions maybe you can answer.

The shorter DFO seems to be too short to help the peroneal muscle pick

up the foot. Unless the DFO is more of a " stage " brace where one still

has peroneal muscle that works?

Have you had any medical studies completed on your brace or have

articles been written to contrast and compare it with other types of

bracing systems? Do you have a list of Certified Orthotists or

Pedorthotists who support your findings and who recommend the DFO? Do

any portion of profits made from the DFO benefit CMT research in

anyway?

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

I would say if the DFO fits wear it.Thanks for the link. I am not sure how it

works but something others on here may benefit from.

Andy

[Guest guest]

No. There hasn't been enough time studies. I just got patent pending in

February.

I've had CMT for over 30 years, I continue to work a full time job and I know

what works and what does not work. The product is Satisfaction Guaranteed. It

can be returned for any or no reason for a full refund.

I can send information out to your doctor, orthotist, or pedorthotist if you

would like.

If you click on the " Directions " link, you can see and understand how it works.

www.DorsalFootOrthosis.com If you get enough foot lift, you will achieve a " heel

to toe " gait.

The AFO does not do anything for the peroneal muscle. The objective of the AFO

is to give you foot lift by concentrating on the rotation of the ankle flexing

up and down (or in some styles it remains stationary at a certain degree).

A Certified Orthosis fitter helped me design and manufacture the product.

The objective of the DFO is to provide foot lift without having anything

inserted inside of the shoe. The DFO concentrates on providing tension and lift

to the dorsal muscle.

I hope this info helps. Let me know if you have more questions.

sen

[Guest guest]

Hi -

I went back to your website and reread the directions. Am I

understanding this right...that there would be 2 pr of shoelaces involved? One

for the actual show then another for the Dorsal foot orthotic? Also what about

when a person wears a shoe that doesn't have laces? With my AFOs I can wear reg

shoes as long as the top of the shoe comes up enough over the top of my foot.

Thanks.

Barb

[Guest guest]

Hi

I went to you website and read through everything and it seems very difficult to

put these on you have to put your foot in different positions and it also

mentions something about another person helping you put them on. Plus you can

only wear them with shoes with laces and what do you do if you want to wear

boots with or without laces, and another thing most people don't have 100.00 or

200.00 to spend on something like this when they can go through their insurance

and pay nothing or a small deductible.

When I got my AFOs it didn't cost me anything and I don't have to lace up

anything extra or put my foot in different positions to get them to fit properly

and I'm very happy with my AFOs, Plus I seen something similar made by Ace

bandages that look easier to use and they only cost about 10.00 a piece.

Tommy

[Guest guest]

Barb,

Yes..... You have your own set of laces that laces that lace up your shoe. The

second set begins at the toe and continues to the cuff creating the " Lift " for

the foot. and...

Yes...... It is intended to be worn with shoes that have laces.

I suppose everyone is different, but as a CMT patient, I have difficulty wearing

AFOs with non-lace up shoes.

1. Most non lace up shoes are low top and the foot will slip off of the back of

the heel and the foot slips completely out of the shoe,

2. I can see purchasing a shoe that comes up higher to prevent the slippage,

However I have not seen any style of shoe that comes up higher unless it is a

hightop lace up. If the shoe has more of a high top design, there has to be

some way to open the shoe up (laces) to get the foot inside otherwise it would

be like trying to stick your foot into bottle.

3. In my experience, even with a low top athletic shoe that laces up, the AFO

still slips off the back of the heel. The AFOs are just slippery that way.

I hope this information helps. Please feel free to ask any questions you have.

I'll try to answer them the best way I can.

Thanks,

sen

[Guest guest]

You should be able to take take an information brochure to your

orthotic fitter or your doctor. They can call with any questions.

However, they should be able to file it uner an L1930 code. They

can call with question.

It's pretty simple to put on. Myself having CMT for over 30 years,

I have very TIGHT tendons. The ways listed are suggestions in case

people have difficulty.

You just snap the plastic cuff around the lower leg and lace up the

shoes and go.

I put my DFO on, when I put my shoes on. Even though I have tight

tendons, I just flex my foot against something and tie it off to

secure the position of the foot.

It holds the foot in a lifted position (achieving the same goal as

the AFO - except in a different way without having something

inserted inside the shoe).

The DFO is more comfortable.

With the tight tendons that I have, I sometimes had trouble putting

on an AFO.

I've seen the thing that looks like an ACE bandage, and I can see

how the ace bandage would cause slippage.

Any questions and comments are very welcome. I will answer the best

I can.

Thanks

sen

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have been wearing AFOs for about a year and I never had any problems with my

heal slipping out of my sneaker and I wear New Balance and they are low cut. And

the Ace Bandage I'm talking about laces up and has a bar in it and I can't see

how it would slip out of your sneaker unless your not tying them tight enough

and with the Ace bandage one could be put under your sock so your heal won't

slip out of your sneaker.

Tommy