On Fri, 4 Feb 2000, Mariana Ruybalid wrote:

> What is the relationship between AFO's and UFO's?
> If you use an AFO are you more likely to see UFO's?
> My poetic mind works differently!
> Mariana Ruybalid
>


UFO's are no joke.  Here is some info:


UFO
UNIVERSAL PLANTAR FASCITIS ORTHOSIS

        Adjustable dorsiflexion assist straps
        Clinically Proven*
        Replaceable, washable foam liners
        Universal - Fits Left or Right - 3 Sizes
Orthomerica. introduces a new prefabricated night splint for the effective
treatment of Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinitis. The Universal
Plantar Fasciitis Orthosis (UFO) incorporates the best features of other
planter fasciitis splints.
The UFOTM comfortably positions the affected foot in a controlled amount
of dorsiflexion, enabling the application of Low Load Prolonged Stretch
(LLPS) to the soft tissues of the Plantar Fascia and Achilles Tendon. LLPS
promotes gentle stretching, healing and re-modelling of these tissues,
effectively reducing the stress and pain caused by inflammation and tissue
shortening. The orthosis can break the cycle of injury, pain and re-injury
by limiting contraction of the soft tissues at night and has been
clinically proven to provide rapid long term relief of symptoms.*
When used as an adjunct to other conservative treatment modalities
according to physician prescribed protocols, most patients experience a
significant, if not total, reduction in pain and are able to resume
pre-injury activity levels.
The simple variable dorsiflexion design allows the patient to quickly and
easily adjust the amount of applied stretch to provide the most effective
pain relief.
Small, Medium and Large sizes fit both left and right feet.
Designed for maximum effectiveness, patient comfort and compliance, the
Universal Plantar Fasciitis Orthosis (UFO) incorporates a removable,
washable Coolfoam liner that actively wicks moisture away from the skin
for enhanced hygiene.
The UFO is built with approximately 50 dorsiflexion, which can then be
increased to the desired degree through the foam wedges included with each
orthosis and positioning of the bilateral dorsiflexion assist straps.