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Post by ianl on Sept 18, 2008 6:32:48 GMT
Hi
Anyone have a UK source for a toe up device. It wraps around the ankle/leg area and clips to a buckle in the shoe laces. Some have called it a foot up as well.
Cheers
Ian
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Post by lawrencebevan on Sept 18, 2008 9:25:15 GMT
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Post by ianl on Sept 18, 2008 16:52:38 GMT
Hi Lawrence
Many thanks
Ian
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Post by davidsmith on Sept 18, 2008 17:42:29 GMT
Ian
Haven't seen this foot up device before
Genius
Dave
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Post by robertisaacs on Sept 19, 2008 7:31:10 GMT
Used them for a while. Its a reinvention of the old version which was a hook attatched to the end of the shoe and the same strap around the ankle.
I've used the new version with great success in flaccid foot drop in adults and occassionally in children. Also used it in MS cases where the dorsiflexors stop working after 1/2 hour when they get tired.
No use at all for active toe walkers though (CP kids etc). Also have to be careful with crumblies cos the strap around the leg has to be quite tight. Sometimes inadequate in people with heavy shoes / short feet.
Overall though, a good toy IMO. Compliance tends to be much better as well!
What are your experiences Lawrence?
Regards
Robert
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