Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 wouldn't you know, I just threw out a stack of catalogs! I got wonderful knee high socks from either Health House, USA or Bright Life. I think they may even be the same company. They are thin, stretchy, and wear extremly well. I do add a heavier short- top sock as they are too thin to add much cushioning to the sole. However, I like the thin tops between me and the brace. I will watch for a new catalog. They usually come a dozen a day. Ronnie Re: AFO's >Hi , > >I had to buy new shoes of a larger size. Took out the padding (sole) too. >I can wear the AFOs with my sneakers. I usually wear long knee-high socks >for work. Anybody know of a good source for long socks? Quality varies >quite a bit. > >My physical therapist had a large roll of mole-skin. She covered the >inside/top of the AFOs so plastic does not rub leg, even with short socks. >Helps a lot. > >Make sure to keep the band at the top loose, otherwise you can cut off >circulation and get swollen feet. Guess how I found that out! > >Enjoy the AFOs. > >Alan > AFO's > > >> My trip to Loma last week resulted in 2 AFO's and the need to >> go shoe shopping! I really can walk much better (and farther) with >> the AFO's but only have one pair of shoes I can wear them with. I'm >> wondering if others with the AFO's were able to wear most shoes if >> they increased the shoe size. Mine are all too short or too narrow >> to be comfortable. I think men must have it easier with the AFO's >> because most men's shoes are lace ups. I am used to wearing Bass >> loafers (slip ons) and feel really confined in lace ups. I guess >> I'll get used to it. Probably the winter time would be easier to >> adjust, but since it is summer, and hot, hot, hot, they seem extra >> bulky and confining. But again, I can walk much better! I'm using a >> cane with them and doing real well, was on a four wheel walker >> before. >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Life's too short to send boring email. Let SuperSig come to the rescue. >> http://click./1/5108/6/_/532384/_/961512827/ >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE >Secure, online sales force automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! >http://click./1/2658/14/_/532384/_/961637538/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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