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08/18/2007: "New Feet"

I picked up my new set of AFO's this week. AFO is ankle/foot orthotics and they are what allows me to be able to still stand and transfer with much assistance. Without them, my ankles would roll over and I would be on the floor probably with a bad injury. So the AFO's or "my feet" as we call them, give me a little more freedom by allowing me to do something that I can no longer do on my own and that is very important to me or to any PALS. Getting new ones made started about 2 weeks ago when I went to the Orthotics place and had my legs and feet examined and measured and then a form or casting was made of each leg from about the knee down. It was quick and painless and in two weeks I had my new AFO's on and ready to go after some minor alterations. They fit great and are so much more comfortable than the old ones. I did find out that they had made my prior ones in 1998 so I guess it was time for some new ones. My legs and feet have changed alot in 9 years. Thanks to the Cleveland Clinic ALS staff for seeing my need for new AFO's and thanks to the friendly staff at Hanger Orthotics in Lancaster, OH for their great work .........Debbie



Ankle Foot Orthotic (AFO)