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Eliza replied to the discussion Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFOs): Your Questions, Tips and Shared Resources in the forum Living With ALS

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:16:45 -0600

Reply to Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFOs): Your Questions, Tips and Shared Resources

Hi Patty, I am not an expert on AFO’s, but I am like you, I prefer walking in barefoot or flexible shoes.

I was fitted for a carbon AFO brace that fits in my shoe, this is what have. I now regret not getting the one that attaches to my shoe.

I am not sure what type you have , but there is an excellent sporty carbon fiber one you can get, made…

Eliza replied to the discussion Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFOs): Your Questions, Tips and Shared Resources in the forum Living With ALS

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:11:26 -0600

Reply to Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFOs): Your Questions, Tips and Shared Resources

After breaking my ankle and having surgery of my right ankle ( the good leg) ,my left ankle was giving way when walking with my rollator. Both legs and body had weakened due to lack of exercise during surgery recovery.

I had a carbon fibre AFO fitted with a inner orthotic, hoping this would stop me falling. Firstly I found it a struggle…

Eliza posted a new activity comment

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:39:59 -0600

Thanks Dagmar and Amanda,

14 years with ALS is encouraging.

Best Eliza

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