What position is "tonic"?  I have a bending AFO and it works fine for me.
The only problem that I have is finding shows, sneekers, and boots that
work with it, because high tops force it into a fixed position.  I have
been contemplating getting and unbendable one just for boots.  Any
suggestions?

On Mon, 14 Dec 1998, Kyle E Cleveland wrote:

> God!  I know what you mean!  A couple years ago I had articulated AFO
> (an "ankle-foot-orthotic" that bends at the ankle) made from high-impact
> PTFE.  Thing set me back about $2000.  Anyway, it never worked right
> until I showed the thing to the physiatrist and he said it would NEVER
> work right because when the orthotist made it, she formed it to my foot
> while it was tonic!  I tried to get her to redo the thing or give me
> back my cash.  Yeah, right!
>
> So, you're right.  Their market is captive.
>
> Your fellow prisoner,
>
> Kyle
>