Re: AFOs - Need Advice

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Also, I've heard that the Toe-Off brace can be purchased over the

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has trouble with balance, Legs going numb, Feet hooking and

curling inward-he walks on the outside of his feet. Weak ankles too. Since

everyones condition is different, I just wanted to give you guys an idea of

what we needed help with. >>

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Hi Kathy,

First, find out where your MDA clinic is. They will help with your questions

and they know of CMT. They also help with the purchase of AFOs, or surgery,

or whatever is needed. Or Shriners. (I don't know where you are located.)

I have no idea what heel orthoses are, but I doubt they would help .

AFOs help with foot drop and balance, and really good ones help keep the foot

aligned. They help with walking and mobility. sounds as if he needs

more than what ToeOffs are designed to handle. They don't help a badly

deformed foot.

Even if they are over the counter or off the shelf they need a prescription

I'm quite sure.

Some web sites for AFOs. I recommend that you read about bracing first, in

the first site. OR, if you can't use the internet I can send you copies of

some of the things, but not the photos of anything.

http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q62bracing.html Article re: AFOs

http://virtualgait.com/

Click on Walk Better, then on Orthotics to see the photos

It also tells about bracing

http://www.medassistgp.com/medprods.html

http://www.oos.com/

http://www.dAFO.com/

http://www.campscandinavia.se/dokument/campsol.htm ToeOff

Hope this helps.

Kat in Seattle