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Date: | Mon, 14 Dec 1998 08:27:21 -0500 |
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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
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