Brennan Ryan: With AFOs and cool sneakers, this 10-year-old can be a regular kid
If you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell … READ MORE
Ankle foot orthotics AFO
Improve walking or protect and support the foot and ankle
Globotec Junior heel cup
Nestle young feet gently to improve balance, biomechanics and gait. Designed to … READ MORE
New MS treatment could be too pricey
A new multiple sclerosis treatment capable of halting the disease’s advancement … READ MORE
Orthotic solutions for children with hypotonia
New research underscores years of positive clinical results. When it comes to … READ MORE
Gait: The cornerstone of intervention
Quantifying the effects of hypotonia starts in the clinic. Effective management of … READ MORE
Ankle foot orthosis, AFO
The strength and stability of a person’s body is of paramount concern for … READ MORE
Orthotic Management of CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Ankle foot orthoses, AFOs, can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate … READ MORE
How to transition from pediatric to young adult rehabilitation
The Young Adult Rehabilitation Clinic is located at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health … READ MORE
AFO wear and care FAQs
About your child’s new AFOs Your child should wear their Ankle-Foot Orthotics … READ MORE
Personalize your orthotics
Custom orthotics with colour and pattern make a positive statement. This is … READ MORE
Immediate effect of AFOs on postural stability in older adults
Jürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the … READ MORE
AFOs and interfaces: The important role of socks
Interface use has long been the subject of study and clinical emphasis in … READ MORE
Wear and care instructions for your brace
Children should wear their AFOs during the day, just as they would their shoes. … READ MORE
A schedule for wearing your brace
Gradually increase the amount of time per day you wear your brace. Generally, it … READ MORE
How do I apply and tighten my child’s brace?
Hold the foot at or beyond 90 degrees Place the foot firmly into the heel pocket of … READ MORE
What are the best socks to wear with AFOs?
We include a pair of SmartKnit Seamless Socks with every new AFO, SMO, KAFO. … READ MORE
AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction
Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly … READ MORE
C. H. Riddell Family Movement Assessment Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital
Movement abnormalities in children and adults are analyzed with advanced motion … READ MORE
Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic
Surestep SMOs Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic Unit 305, 4015 University Ave NW Calgary, … READ MORE
Parents file human rights complaint after girl with leg braces barred from jungle gym over no-shoes rule
When Eloise Dupuis, who must wear leg braces inside running shoes for stability and … READ MORE
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