Wear and care instructions for your brace
| Children should wear their AFOs during the day, just as they would their shoes. |
| While walking barefoot after a bath or in the evening can do no harm, you may consider having the child wear them at night, even while sleeping, for stretching particularly tight muscles. |
| Caring for your brace |
| Your brace can and should be cleaned frequently. Use soap and water to clean it daily. Once a week, wipe your brace down with rubbing alcohol. |
| Straps will wear over time and need replacement. Call 403-240-9100 in Calgary for express service. |
| Also see |
| AFO wear and care FAQs Finding a footwear-AFO fit for kids SmartKnit Seamless Socks |
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