Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Geoff, This really makes me crazy! It's not you , if your braces hurt you- they were made wrong! I can't tell you how many times I have seen this or heard about it. I have no pro title except that I have been wearing braces for about 50 years. In this world you have to take control of your life and stand up for yourself. I wish I could go with each person that's having a hard time with this. (If your in SE Fl. I will) Just Venting Lainie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Geoff, They shouldn't hurt if they are made right and fitted to your legs. Do they have ankle joints? I was miserable in a pair without ankle joints so that might be an issue too. Some othotists make the footplates so thick that they are hard to wear too. I'm on im at cockerham_2000 if you want to talk, maybe I can help. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Geoff, When I had AFOs I had to have them adjusted many times...... Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 My husband's first set of AFOs were plastic and molded from casts of his legs; they were adjusted many times but never to his satisfaction. The ones he got with from a different orthotist, are metal and don't hurt. The metal doesn't touch his legs. He is usually too lazy to put them on, but they don't hurt when he wears them. Elinor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Bob, yes my AFOs do have ankle joints but they are so big that I can only find one pair of shoes that fit around them. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Geoff, I bet your orthotist just used the wrong joint. Mine have a joint called a Gillete joint. It is thin and the materials he used kevlar and graphite make them thin and strong. I suspect the orthotist doesn't have any idea what works and what doesn't when it comes to shoes. You are just supposed to wear what he makes. Why not tell him the ankle joints are too thick and won't work and get him to remake your AFOs so you can get some shoes. Let him know what the problem is. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Geoff, Also, I just got back form BBQ fest here in Memphis. I wore my short AFOs, the camo ones, with a pair of combat boots, the orthopedic ones made by PW minor for the army. I was able to walk all over the place and enjoy the festival. There is no need for your AFOs to hurt. They were just made wrong. They are supposed to help you do what you want to do not hinder you. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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