I must admit I was wondering what "AFO's" were myself. Thanks, Jenn!

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jennifer Zubko" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 7:29 PM
Subject: Kathy-AFOs


> Kathy,
>
> AFOs are braces-- ankle foot orthotics to be precise   they usually cover
> the base of your foot and go up just to below your knee. Most of them look
> like boots with no fronts/tops.  They are usually made of plastic, but
> sometimes metal, can be solid or hinged to allow foot movement.
>
> My new ones will be rear entry-- most of the plastic will be at the front
of
> my leg, the velcro closures at the back. They will be hinged to allow
> plantarflexion (pointing your toes down to the floor), and include a
little
> "bootie" that is about the height of a high top shoe for medial lateral
> (side-to-side) stability. They will have butterflies on them, too, thanks
to
> my orthotist having access to pattern transfers.
> Hope this helps
> Jenn