#ankle-foot orthosis

[cripplecharacters]

I’m making a backstory / writing fic about a minor character from a show. In her promo images, she had what looked like a lower leg / ankle brace, as well as a walking stick. In her few appearances, it turned out these were just decorative (not a brace, just an odd shoe). I was thinking of writing her as disabled in a fic, however there are 2 problems. One, I don’t know how she was disabled. What sort of problems require a brace? Two, I’m not disabled. Is it okay to make this change?

Hi!

I think it's fine to make an already existing character disabled! Especially if you're doing it for the reason you said and not for the way too common "angst because disability is so sad and tragic" reasons.

The type of ankle/calf brace you're describing would probably be what we call an ankle-foot-orthosis (AFO for short), but I can't tell you 100% without knowing how exactly it looks like. This is the most common type of orthosis! A lot of people use it.

For younger people; cerebral palsy will be the most common reason they are used, and by a wide margin. A stroke or a brain injury (traumatic, or infectious like encephalitis) could also cause it. Someone with late onset spinal muscular atrophy could also use AFOs or KAFOs (K for knee, they go above it), same for people who have low level spinal cord damage (e.g. multiple sclerosis, lumbar SCI, polio etc.). A tumor in either brain or spine could also require braces long-term.

If you specifically want her to have one orthosis and not two, you should probably look into hemiplegia/hemiparesis. All three of the first suggestions above could cause it, as well as conditions like Brown-Séquard syndrome!

All of the above would make sense for using a cane as well! I hope this helps :-)

mod Sasza

[cupcakes-n-rainbows]

My orthotist is great. She's the first one I've had who actually knows about EDS (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome). I went to her to get my AFOs (leg braces) adjusted and I was making a point about having unstable joints and lax ligaments. In response, she muttered, "Y'all basically don't have ligaments." So funny to me, very true.

[rehabstrideafo]

Ankle foot orthosis brace

The RehabStride™ orthopedic brace for drop foot is a beacon of innovation in gait recovery, employing patented technology to aid those with foot drop. It stands apart with its ability to integrate with all shoe types and its customizable tension system that promotes therapeutic walking. The device supports critical muscle functions, encouraging proper dorsiflexion and plantarflexion. Additionally, its quick-release design and premium Telehealth support provide unparalleled convenience and professional guidance, making it an essential tool for anyone looking to enhance their gait and embrace an improved quality of life.

[the-eldritch-it-gay]

I think it would be neat for people to design characters who have an orthosis or two. Now that I’m wearing bilateral ankle-foot-orthotics I’m just thinking it would be cool to see them represented in media.

[berenwrites]

A New Adventure

I am about to embark on a new adventure!

I was born with a condition called talipes (club foot), which I have severely in both feet. Over my childhood I had five different surgeries to help, but I was born in the 70s, and it was a bit wild-west back then, as far as treatments went. I had a superb surgeon, but things have come on a lot since.

I believe in the early 90s a new treatment came in which is much more successful across the board, but those of us pre that were a bit more on the experimental side. 😆

This means that my ankles are virtually fused (they move a few millimetres in each direction, no more), and I walk on my toes and part of the ball of my foot, since I cannot put my heels down.

Through most of my life I've just dealt with it, but I am now of an age where I need more help. I've been using crutches for walking outside the house for years, but I am about to try something new!

I am having my first fitting for foot orthotics on Feb 8th.

An orthosis is “an externally applied device used to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system”. (Yes I got that from the website of The London Orthotic Consultancy who are the lovely people my hubby found when looking online for solutions.)

I didn't even know these were an option, but back in Dec I went to see them and they examined my feet and lower legs, and scanned and measured them.

I learned so much. I always thought that I couldn't bear anyone touching the inside of my ankle very hard because there is a scar there. But no. Turns out there is a tendon or muscle there (can't remember which) that is what allows us to go on tippy toes. Mine is always at full stretch and never gets a chance to rest, so it's very sensitive.

For my height I should also be around a UK size 7, but my feet are only 3 1/2 in length, which screws up my stride pattern.

Anyway, on the 8th Feb I will be going back and being fitted with my custom carbon fibre orthotics, that will hopefully allow me to stand and walk much better than I can now. I don't know if I get to bring them home this time, or if there will need to be adjustments made and I'll have to go back again, but I am very excited.

[error-simser]

Hinged AFO Braces

I've made hinged AFOs, they're different from rigid ankle foot orthosis that they are a bit more flexible in up/down movement of ankle.

There's 39 colours - 1 basic white, 11 skin colours, 12 colourful, 2 worn down (that I made look worn down by accident, but left them like that) and 18 patterened (all shown in keep reading)

Available for toddlers, kids, and adults, both frames. Categories - socks, and ring - it may conflict with socks when in ring category (I made it to use with other cc accesories that are put in socks category)

Download: SFS

[thealienmoth]

Anyone with Tourettes and or Dystonia got Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs)? It was recommended to me by one Dr. because I have a tic where I twist my ankles to the side, then the dystonia sets in and keeps it like that for a bit. Wich makes walking dangerous and I keep falling and spraining my ankles.

Ik that an orthosis fixing my foot in a position would trigger the tics more but they couldn't happen. It would likely re-direct somewhere else.

I am still unsure tho.

[crpsdesign]

ℂ𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕝 ℙ𝕒𝕝𝕤𝕪 𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕖

👉𝔻𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕝𝕠𝕒𝕕 𝕠𝕟 𝕞𝕪 ℙ𝕒𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕠𝕟.

25 March is National Cerebral Palsy Day.

To celebrate this day and raise awareness of this disease, I have designed 4 onesie for your Sims infants.

Cerebral palsy is a group of diseases associated with movement disorders and muscle stiffness (spasticity). They are caused by malformations of the brain during development before birth or by damage to the brain before, during or shortly after birth, for example due to a lack of oxygen.

AFOs coming soon

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Am 25. März ist Nationaler Tag der Zerebralparese.

Um diesen Tag zu feiern und auf diese Krankheit aufmerksam zu machen, habe ich 4 Strampler für deine Sims Kleinkinder entworfen.

Zerebrale Kinderlähmung wird durch eine Fehlbildung des Gehirns während der Entwicklung vor der Geburt oder durch eine Schädigung des Gehirns vor, während oder kurz nach der Geburt, zum Beispiel durch Sauerstoffmangel, verursacht.

Orhtesen kommen in kürze.

Also check out my

Halloween AFOs (ankle foot orthosis)

Credits:

Many thanks to jellypaws for the feeding tube and to all the other creators whose CC I have used in the preview images

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[stinalotte]

So I tore a ligament in my foot and have to wear an ankle-foot orthosis for about 5 weeks. My doctor recommended wearing sturdy shoes at all times, even at home, for this period of time. He also said to elevate the foot as often as possible to help with the swelling.

Which now leads to the moral dilemma of having to put my shoe-wearing-feet up on the couch. Do you know how much it was drilled into me as a kid that you never EVER go near a couch with shoes on? And my couch is WHITE. I'm fighting both my own conscience and the spirits of my ancestors every time I sit down and [shudder] put my TREKKING SHOES up on the WHITE COUCH.

The shoes are new and clean and my couch has a blanket over it, but STILL.

THE SACRILEGE.

I'm waiting for the ghost of my late grandmother to materialize in front of me and whack me with a slipper.

(And yes I have thought about commissioning a drawing of this very image because I can't get it out of my head)

[hyper-linc]

“Growing up, [basketball] was easy for me,” he continues. “It’s like going up the elevator. It’s easy for you. Then, I fell all the way down. Now, this time, I’m having to climb the stairs slowly. … It’s like I’m walking in my purpose through this, more than if everything would have just been smooth for me.”

It took time to see that, to shift his mentality from sadness to acceptance. Even though his path looked different, he realized, it could still be meaningful.

He is reminded of that before every game, when he slips on a brace over his left foot, tucking it underneath his sock. He can’t play without the brace, given how his injuries have impacted his left leg.

“I’m still not fully pain free,” he says. The brace, also known as an ankle foot orthosis, or AFO, was specifically designed for older people in recovery from strokes or other nerve damage. Porter Jr. is wearing it while chasing after some of the best athletes in the world. He believes he is the first NBA player to wear such a brace.

It isn’t easy to play with, as it severely restricts his natural movement, making the way he’s able to defend quick forwards even more impressive. But it helps stabilize him, preventing injury and essentially allowing him to have more normal flexion and extension of his foot. If he didn’t have it, he’d literally trip over himself because he wouldn’t be able to pull his foot up when running. The AFO is critical in aiding that particular movement, also known as dorsiflexion.

He used to dread putting on the brace when he first started wearing it. It wasn’t just because it limited his freedom on the court, but also because it reminded him of what he had lost. But now, before each game, he thanks God that such an apparatus exists, because without it: “My career would’ve been over.”

[getadvanceinfo]

We have a vast range of orthopedic solutions suitable for children's shoes that can help with a number of different ailments here at Footlogics, such as ankle foot orthosis. As these insoles are made specifically to suit your children's current orthopedic shoes, the AFOS orthotics we design will help your child get the correction and support they need as soon as possible.

[cripplecharacters]

I feel like this is a bit of a common sense question + "in theory yes, but everyone's different" question but I wanted to double check. If someone who uses AFO braces to walk, (would have drop foot/some weakness without), would it make sense, if while they were doing a stationary activity in their own home for an hour or so, that they would remove them for comfort?

Hello dearest asker!

You are absolutely right. It's very much kinda like with any type of brace that whenever your home and you wanna be comfy and can afford to have them off, they come right on off. The only time I personally wore my AFO's at home was when I was getting used to them at the beggining or when I was not walking/getting used to walking again and in my wheelchair.

When getting used to AFO's you wear them in a controlled setting (at home) where you steadily increase the duration in which you wear them but you're able to take breaks. And then once you're used to them you can wear them long term.

For some people though, AFO's function as a mobility aid and the means to be able to walk so it depends on the person but more importantly what condition is causing them to need the AFO's. A lot of people with Cerebral Palsy (CP) often need AFO's and depending on the person will wear them full time or only in certain circumstances, either when just walking or some people even wear them just at night.

Any condition that causes muscle weakness or stiffness, affects muscle function, joint stability, or causes a problem when it comes to walking/walking patterns may need AFO's. Much others such as:

Cerebral Palsy

Stroke

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Polio

Spinal bifida

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Drop foot in itself is a usually an indication of something else. For me I have drop foot due to my hEDS and the weekness in my ankle joints and surrounding muscles. Some people it will be just due to hyper mobility that does cause weakness or it could be something more, so that's something else to consider.

They also take a considerable amount of dexterity and strength to get on and off though. So if your character has low hand mobility or dexterity they may struggle getting them on and off and may just opt to keep them on. Or alternatively they may have an aid or someone else who can help get them on and off.

This feels a bit all over the place but I think I got all the points I wanted to and hopefully it helps. Happy writing!

~ Mod Virus 🌸

[moblity]

Personalized Orthotic Solutions

Orthotic solutions Gurgaon: Refers to specialized orthotic services offered by Mobility Solution, located in Gurgaon, focusing on customized devices to improve mobility and comfort.

Custom orthotics: Devices uniquely designed for each patient’s specific needs to support, align, and improve function, enhancing comfort and effectiveness.

Foot orthotics: Custom-made insoles or shoe inserts designed to correct foot mechanics, reduce pain, and improve stability for conditions like flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and high arches.

Ankle foot orthosis (AFO): A device that stabilizes and supports the ankle and foot, often used for conditions like drop foot, spasticity, or ankle instability.

Knee braces: Orthotic devices that stabilize the knee, offering support for ligament injuries, arthritis, and post-surgical rehabilitation to improve function and reduce pain.

Spinal orthotics: Devices that support and align the spine to treat conditions like scoliosis, spinal stenosis, and posture-related issues, enhancing spinal alignment and reducing pain.

Hand and wrist orthotics: Custom-made devices that immobilize and support the hand or wrist, aiding in recovery from injuries such as fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, or arthritis.

Personalized orthotics: Orthotic solutions tailored specifically to each patient’s body and condition, ensuring optimal fit and performance for enhanced comfort and support.

Mobility enhancement devices: Orthotic devices designed to improve a person’s ability to move more freely and comfortably by correcting alignment and providing necessary support.

Pain relief orthotics: Specialized devices that alleviate pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions, offering relief for chronic discomfort in the feet, ankles, knees, spine, and hands.

Posture correction devices: Orthotics that assist in realigning the body’s posture to reduce strain and prevent pain or injury caused by poor posture.

Injury prevention orthotics: Devices designed to provide support and reduce the risk of injury by stabilizing weak or vulnerable areas of the body.

Orthotic therapy: Comprehensive treatment using orthotic devices to manage pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life through custom-fit solutions.

Custom-made orthotics: Orthotics crafted based on a patient’s unique measurements and requirements, ensuring the highest level of comfort and effectiveness.

Orthotic support and alignment: Describes the function of orthotics, providing structural support and aligning body parts such as feet, knees, spine, and hands to improve overall function.

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[bitch-bagel]

Boot so tall and strong they count as ankle foot orthosis

[podiatry-pedicure]

Static AFO ; indication : CVA patients, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Ankle stable fractures, Drop Foot, Achilles tendon shortening. #orthosis #prosthetic #occupationaltherapy #physiotherapy #shoe #podiatry

[synergydurablemedicalequipment]

Foot & Ankle Brace for Sprain: Enhancing Recovery and Mobility

Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries, particularly for athletes, active individuals, and even those doing their daily routines. A sudden twist, misstep, or awkward landing can lead to a painful and debilitating sprain, often sidelining the sufferer for weeks. Effective treatment and recovery are crucial to prevent further complications and ensure a quick return to normal activities. Among the various treatment options, foot and ankle braces play a significant role in supporting recovery and restoring mobility. Let's take a deep dive into the benefits of using a foot & ankle brace for sprain and underscores the importance of ankle orthosis in healing.

The Role of Foot and Ankle Braces

Foot and ankle braces are designed to provide support, stability, and compression to the injured area, facilitating healing. Here are some key benefits of using foot and ankle braces for sprains:

1. Support and Stability

Ankle braces help stabilize the joint, preventing excessive movement that could exacerbate the injury. By limiting the range of motion, braces reduce the risk of further ligament damage and allow the injured tissues to heal correctly.

2. Pain Relief

Braces apply gentle compression to the affected area, which helps reduce swelling and inflammation. This compression relieves pain by decreasing the strain on the injured ligaments and surrounding tissues.

3. Enhanced Healing

Stability and support provided by braces promote proper alignment and function of the ankle joint. This controlled environment is crucial for the ligaments to heal and regain strength.

4. Preventing Re-Injury

Wearing a brace during recovery and even after regular activities can prevent re-injury. Braces offer additional protection and support, especially during physical activities that stress the ankle.

5. Improved Mobility

By reducing pain and swelling, ankle braces enable individuals to maintain a certain level of mobility. This mobility is essential for preventing muscle atrophy and maintaining circulation, contributing to quicker recovery.

Types of Foot and Ankle Braces

There are several types of foot & ankle brace available, they are designed to address specific needs and levels of injury severity:

1. Compression Sleeves

These are lightweight and provide mild support and compression, suitable for mild sprains and everyday use.

2. Lace-Up Braces

Lace-up braces offer moderate support and can be adjusted for a customized fit. They are ideal for mild sprains and additional stability during physical activities.

3. Hinged Braces

Hinged braces provide strong support and limit specific movements while allowing a natural range of motion. They are suitable for moderate to severe sprains.

4. Rigid Braces

Rigid braces offer maximum support and are used for severe sprains or post-surgical recovery. They immobilize the ankle, allowing for complete rest and healing.

Proper Usage and Care

To maximize the benefits of foot and ankle braces, it is essential to use them correctly and follow care instructions:

Consult a Professional: Consult a physical therapist or a healthcare provider to help you choose the right brace for your injury and needs.

Correct Fit: Ensure the brace fits properly to avoid discomfort and provide support.

Follow Instructions: Adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines for wearing and caring for the brace.

Regular Monitoring: To maintain its effectiveness, regularly check the brace for signs of wear and tear and replace it as needed.

Ankle sprains can be a significant setback, but with the proper support and treatment, recovery can be swift and effective. Foot and ankle braces are vital in stabilizing the joint, reducing pain, enhancing healing, and preventing re-injury. For those seeking optimal recovery, an ankle orthosis is highly recommended. Ankle orthoses provide tailored support and stability, ensuring that the injured ligaments heal correctly and that you can confidently return to your daily activities. Investing in a quality ankle orthosis can make all the difference in your recovery journey, helping you regain strength and mobility while minimizing the risk of future injuries.