Multiple Sclerosis is not only an annoying, frightening, ridiculous disease of inconvenience; it is also highly expensive. Between doctor visits, highly over-priced drugs, physical therapy and exercise programs, dietary recommendations, and lack of disability avail abilities, there is also the cost of MS accessories. Yes, you heard me. Multiple Sclerosis requires a certain number of "accessories".
Orthotic management is something relatively new to me, but I am catching on fast. Probably one of my biggest issues with my MS is drop foot. Treatment of drop foot involves exercise to strengthen the affected leg, foot, and ankle as well as bracing the foot with an ankle foot orthosis, or AFO. The goal of orthotic management is to provide toe clearance while the affected limb is swinging, and stability while the affected foot is on the ground.
Upon the recommendation of my physical therapist, I acquired my very own AFO several months ago. At first I was excited about the amount of mo…
Orthotic management is something relatively new to me, but I am catching on fast. Probably one of my biggest issues with my MS is drop foot. Treatment of drop foot involves exercise to strengthen the affected leg, foot, and ankle as well as bracing the foot with an ankle foot orthosis, or AFO. The goal of orthotic management is to provide toe clearance while the affected limb is swinging, and stability while the affected foot is on the ground.
Upon the recommendation of my physical therapist, I acquired my very own AFO several months ago. At first I was excited about the amount of mo…