Re: Re: AFO's and walking barefoot

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Carolyn , Lamar here,

I find socks to be essential. I have seen females wear knee-highs over them.

But lets face it, the AFO shows and people understand. I was very self

conscious to start with. I wear shorts a lot and only one AFO. Needless to say

knee socks and shorts are out!! I have found that no one seems to notice, In

fact the AFO seems to draw less attention than my walking without it did.

People can see you have a problem. I have a cousin with bi-lateral AFO's that

is a school teacher. She wears socks all the time, even to dress occasions like

church.

Without socks I have trouble with perspiration and heat rash under my AFO, as

well as friction from the straps irritating my leg.

AFO's and walking barefoot

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> > When it is hot in the summer can those of you who wear AFO's wear

them

> > without shoes and still have them give you support? Or when you

wear

> > AFO's is it necessary to wear shoes?

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> > Gretchen

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