Anyone wear AFO's?

Hitman_Leon · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:10

I've been wearing different types for around 28 years, saw my orthotist yesterday and I am to try two other types. The one's I wear presently are Ossur Dynamic AFO's, I will be trying the Blue Rocker AFO's and Dynamic Walk AFO's. These offer more strength and support than the Ossur Dynamic's I have been using for the past few years.

Anyone else use AFO's?

Scam · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:12

Do they do a Ultra HD version? :confused:

EGuitarStar · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:36

AFO? Do you mean UFO?

Cosimo · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:40

EGuitarStar said:
AFO? Do you mean UFO?

No, Ankle Foot Orthosis.

Hitman_Leon · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:41

^As Cosimo said above, Ankle-Foot Orthosis.

Dynamic Walk AFO's

Delvis · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:49

Why do you wear them...specifically.

chief barker · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:54

Delvis said:
Why do you wear them...specifically.

It stops him walking in circles because he has one leg longer than the other.

EGuitarStar · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:56

Ahhh, I had no idea what AFO was.

I've learn't something new today, thank you GD.

Hitman_Leon · 13 Oct 2015 at 14:59

Delvis said:
Why do you wear them...specifically.

Paralysed below the knee both legs, no muscle control or function.

Delvis · 13 Oct 2015 at 15:00

Hitman_Leon said:
Paralysed below the knee both legs, no muscle control or function.

Ahhh okay, I knew something was up but unaware of what

I assume you've gone down a lot of avenues for help?

SouthEastBlue · 13 Oct 2015 at 15:02

LOL when I read the title I thought this was a thread about Air Force One trainers!

Hitman_Leon · 13 Oct 2015 at 15:06

Delvis said:
Ahhh okay, I knew something was up but unaware of what

I assume you've gone down a lot of avenues for help?

I have it pretty well covered, plenty of experience over a lot of years dealing with it and lots of help from experts. Probably be a hell of a shock for anyone waking up suddenly in the morning with it :eek:

but I do ok with the AFO's, had lots of years to get used to it.

Delvis · 13 Oct 2015 at 15:27

Hitman_Leon said:
I have it pretty well covered, plenty of experience over a lot of years dealing with it and lots of help from experts. Probably be a hell of a shock for anyone waking up suddenly in the morning with it but I do ok with the AFO's, had lots of years to get used to it.

I guess I was referring to other specialists, but I'm sure you've gone down various routes

Vipernet · 13 Oct 2015 at 15:34

I use the basic ones the hospital gave me. I have HNPP. A genetic condition inherited from my father. I have to wear mine for a few weeks at time when my ankles get weak or I'm going out for a big walk or cycle. I do feel a bit like Forest Gump though and am so tempted to try and break out of them while trying to run lol.

TheVoice · 13 Oct 2015 at 17:29

SouthEastBlue said:
LOL when I read the title I thought this was a thread about Air Force One trainers!

To me it's Authorised Firearms Officer, which didn't make much sense...

The_Abyss · 13 Oct 2015 at 17:33

What's the key mobility benefit of the dynamic walk versions over the bog standard? My Dad uses a standard one following foot drop after a botched hop replacement. Would he be likely to see significant improvements in mobility?

Tefal · 13 Oct 2015 at 17:39

Hitman_Leon said:
Paralysed below the knee both legs, no muscle control or function.

do you need crutches too or do these let you walk ok unaided beyond the afo?

FirebarUK · 13 Oct 2015 at 17:40

Hitman_Leon said:
I have it pretty well covered, plenty of experience over a lot of years dealing with it and lots of help from experts. Probably be a hell of a shock for anyone waking up suddenly in the morning with it but I do ok with the AFO's, had lots of years to get used to it.

Out of interest, how would you define your experience walking with a set of these? I presume you *became* paralysed? How does it compare to natural walking?

FloppyPoppy · 13 Oct 2015 at 17:41

There was a girl in school who wore these. She was bullied for it and i didn't like that so on occasion beat the bullies up

Who says northerners have no compassion!

Soundood · 13 Oct 2015 at 17:53

My daughter uses them Hitman, she has low muscle tone and is unable to walk, but does standing exercises to maintain her joints, during these sessions she wears her AFO's

she has them custom made to fit, and wears her training shoes over them, she hates them as they make her legs sweat underneath