mare
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- Lost a loved one
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- Lafayette Hill
The straps on Jim's AFO's have worn out. Lost the "sticky-ness", from all the pulling on & off I guess. They would "pop-off", therefore loosening the brace, and he would buckle & go down!
Tried looking for replacement velcro but couldn't find anything wide enough to hold.
Finally went online- can't order directly, but filled in info & the company called back. They sent out a new set of straps free of charge!
While there, noticed they had something called a Comfort Kit- the lining/padding on the actual brace. Little thicker then the one it comes with, and there is a "channel" down the front to keep pressure off of the shin bone (where he was getting sore). This must be ordered directly thru the orthotist. Haven't done that yet (nor do I know the price- sure this isn't free!) but he is going to do that.
Just a little FYI to any who might have similar problem!
Tried looking for replacement velcro but couldn't find anything wide enough to hold.
Finally went online- can't order directly, but filled in info & the company called back. They sent out a new set of straps free of charge!
While there, noticed they had something called a Comfort Kit- the lining/padding on the actual brace. Little thicker then the one it comes with, and there is a "channel" down the front to keep pressure off of the shin bone (where he was getting sore). This must be ordered directly thru the orthotist. Haven't done that yet (nor do I know the price- sure this isn't free!) but he is going to do that.
Just a little FYI to any who might have similar problem!