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. Request an appointment online or 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 |
Kids, clothes and AFOs: Finding the right fit
Skin care issues related to orthotic device wear
AFO Tips from Complex Child
SmartKnit Seamless Socks
AFO wear and care FAQs
What are the best socks to wear with AFOs?
Knock knees, bowlegs, pigeon toes? Usually nothing to worry about!
Brace yourself: my ups and downs with AFOs
Finding shoes for kids with disabilities is hard. It shouldn’t be
Relieving foot pressure with shoe fixes