Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hi , I've used Hangar almost all the years I'm wearing AFOs. Great people and no complaints. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 My daughter's braces have always been from Cascade-DAFO#2 has worked best for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hi , I have had so-so luck with Hanger. The 1st orthotist made a pair that I could barely put on my feet. My feet bled and he kept reshaping them - until he went on vacation. I then had to go to another orthotist (from the same office) who said that their integrity was compromised due to all of the re- shaping 7 that they probably should start all over. They didn't start over they just reshaped them again. Another Hanger office was just ok. I found a good orthotist at UCSF & will go back to him. If you live in N.Cal I will give you his info - otherwise it might be good to get a recommendation for a specific person in your area. Good luck, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hello , Yes I went to Hanger for my last AFOs and I not very happy with them...mine have alot of straps and Velcro on them, the plastic feels heavy compared to my last AFOs. " Very cumbersome!! " .My legs get sopping wet and a puddle forms behind my heal..so I would say they don't fit right. I had them put holes for ventilation they drilled the hole from the outside in...so the rough part in towards my skin. Even though I wear socks the rough spots dig into my skin and have made sores. The sweating I don't know what do about that...I get a rash from that and even wear cotton socks...going back " again " to see what can be done. I wonder if the plastic used for my AFOs are different then what I'm used too... and wonder if I am having a reaction to it......so far not to happy but know others that like Hanger...and have had good luck with them. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 , Where do you live? There are so many offices of Hanger. Some are good and some are probably not that good. It's all a matter of the orthotist and how he makes your AFOs. I really like Wade Bader at Bader Orthotics in Tampa. He makes his with kevlar and graphite so they are ligher and stronger. Plus he cuts out the backs like metal braces so they are not as hot as some AFOs. I don't live in Tampa but I go to him cause he does a good job and cares how they fit and feel. I have flown in to Tampa and gotten casted and picked up my AFOs the next day. That is service. He's not a big fan of Hanger because they are trying to buy up all of the independent orthotists around. Wade will also work with your local orthotist on a wholesale/vendor basis. Give him a try, you might like him, I do. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 , I have recently started going to Hangar. I feel that as long as you find an Orthotist that knows his craft well and takes time to listen to what you tell them then, you are going to have AFOs that fit properly. I asked Dr.'s and friends in the health insurance industry when I was looking for a new Orthotist. And I am very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I've never used Hangar, but a rose is a rose is a rose. Or in this case, a thorn. My most humble - yet experienced - opinion is orthotists in general suck, and are only surpassed by social workers in their utter incompetence. lol ;-) Unfortunately, we need them (orthotists). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hi , I had Hanger outside of Tampa Fl. make my AFO. He is a nice man, and I still do not know a good orthotist from a not so good. He cares, and will adjust it as needed, not that often, but I still do not understand why it has to be so high. I just want something to pick up my left foot so I walk better. Bob has told me about the one in Tampa, and you never know I may just try him. Good luck.. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've had three AFOs made at hangers. Overall, they were all well done. The person who made my AFOs also recommended I try ones he designed that have flexible ankles. I gave it a shot, and they did not work out with my feet, since I have so little muscle strength in my feet they were not good for me. I am too progressed in my disease for those. I was tripping way too much for my taste. So, it was back to the old fashioned ones for me. He made me a new pair and threw the old ones away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hello , I just read your e-mail about the Hanger co. and wanted to share my positive experience with them back in Philadelphia 1987. They were great to work with and my AFOs after a few adjustments were comfortable. The AFO material in those days was heavier than what is used today.I'm sure they are up to date on the new material. All the best, Katharine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 what about this http://www.walkaide.com/products/patientcommunity/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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