It's probably good news that she's out of business, actually I know from a
family friend of ours who tried to have a drug store for a while, you have
to be totally dedicated especially when you're providing medical products.
This friend definitely tried and sometimes stood on his head when he needed
to, but still lost money in the end, and that's why I say you have to be
more than dedicated.

Thanks,
Anthony

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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Cleveland, Kyle E.
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 9:32 AM
  Subject: Re: New AFO


  Chester & Beth-

  Just found out that this lady (whose co. built mine) is no longer in
  business in this area.  Could it be that she had to close shop due to bad
  products?  Sure hope so!

  Chester, using pop rivets, IMHO, is cheaper and faster.  The braces I wore
  when I was a kid had stainless bolts connected to threaded
  spacers--virtually kid-proof.

  -Kyle

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Chester Worwa [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
  Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 5:57 AM
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Subject: Re: New AFO


  Beth, I just think that the rivets just wear out after
  so much use.  I get my new brace today.

  --- "Elizabeth H. Thiers" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
  > I have a family that has a member that fixes shoes
  > and they fix the AFO for
  > them.  He uses the night time splinting to stretch
  > the achilles tendon.  The
  > appliance has an adjustable nylon strap.  If you
  > have someone make the foot
  > plates for you, Cascade makes some wonderful
  > orthosis.  They are light and
  > nicely made, and a lot cheaper.  Kyle, I hope you
  > able to report the
  > orthotist to their state association and also for
  > fraud.
  >
  > Beth the OT