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Bannockburn

2101 Waukegan Road,Suite 104

Bannockburn, IL 60015

847-444-0690

Lincoln Park/Chicago

2551 N. Clark St., Suite 200Chicago, IL 60614

773-472-3663

Rush/Chicago

1725 W. Harrison St.,Suite 220

Chicago, IL 60612

312-942-2011

UIC/Chicago

1740 W. Taylor St.Room C100

Chicago, IL 60612

312-996-6450

Hickory Hills

8641 W. 95th St.Hickory Hills, IL 60457

708-599-8336

Naperville

1551 Bond St., Suite 111

Naperville, IL 60563630-637-4638

Oakbrook Terrace1S376 Summit Ave., Ct. E

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181630-424-0392

Oak Park401 Harrison Street

Oak Park, IL 60304708-383-2257

Schaumburg

1701 E. Woodfield Rd.,

Ste 555Schaumburg, IL 60173

847-619-1701

Schererville6629 W. Lincoln Hwy.

(Rt. 30), Suite 1PO Box 507

Schererville, IN 46375

219-864-9501

WWW.SCHECKANDSIRESS.COM Toll Free: 1-866-SCHECK1

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AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) - Conventional

General Description:

An AFO is a brace that supports the ankle and foot area of the body. Support in this areais needed due to muscle weakness or nerve damage. Examples of patients with muscle

weakness or nerve damage would be those who have had a stroke, multiple sclerosis,

cerebral palsy, etc.

Patients who have pain in the foot and ankle area due to trauma or other reason may

benefit from an AFO because the AFO immobilizes that part of the body permitting it to

heal. A conventional AFO is usually a double, upright, metal device, with a leather-covered band at the calf (See Figures 1, 2, and 3). The ankle joints may be adjustable to

control ankle motion or assist with toe pickup. The joints attach to a metal stirrup that is

fastened directly to the shoe, but may be attached to a removable plastic or metal

footplate that slides into a shoe. A conventional AFO is often used where swelling of theleg and foot is present or there is a risk of sores on the foot.

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Bannockburn



847-444-0690



773-472-3663

Rush/Chicago


Chicago, IL 60612

312-942-2011

UIC/Chicago


Chicago, IL 60612

312-996-6450

Hickory Hills


708-599-8336

Naperville


Naperville, IL 60563630-637-4638




Oak Park, IL 60304708-383-2257

Schaumburg



847-619-1701




219-864-9501


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Application:

1. Put a sock onto the foot needing an AFO.

2. While sitting with knee flexed, open the shoelaces to the fullest extent and slidefoot into the shoe as far as possible.

3. Use a shoehorn to slide the heel into the shoe to prevent breakdown of the back of

the shoe.4. Secure the laces or Velcro straps of the shoe and calf band.

Wearing Schedule:

On the first day you receive the brace, begin by wearing for only 1 hour. After 1 hour,

remove the brace and check your skin for red marks. Some small, light red marks may benoticed on the skin that should go away in 20 to 30 minutes after removing the brace.

Slight redness is common over the instep and under the ball of the foot. If the red marksdo not go away in 20 to 30 minutes or if you notice any scratching, bruising, or blistering,

do not put the brace back on. Call immediately to schedule an appointment with yourorthotist.

If the skin is ok, wait at least 1 hour and then put the brace back on for 1 hour at a timefor the rest of the first day, checking the skin after each hour.

On the second day, put the brace on for 2 hours. After 2 hours, remove the brace andcheck the skin. If the skin is ok, put the brace back on for 2 hours at a time for the rest of

the day, checking the skin after every 2 hours. If your skin is ok, gradually increase

wearing time by 1 hour each day, checking the skin after each wearing time.


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Bannockburn



847-444-0690



773-472-3663

Rush/Chicago


Chicago, IL 60612

312-942-2011

UIC/Chicago


Chicago, IL 60612

312-996-6450

Hickory Hills


708-599-8336

Naperville


Naperville, IL 60563630-637-4638




Oak Park, IL 60304708-383-2257

Schaumburg



847-619-1701




219-864-9501


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Cleaning and Maintenance:

Use paste polish on the shoe to protect the leather and keep it soft.

If the Velcro is not sticking well on the brace, check for lint build-up on the

Velcro. Remove lint by first lifting particles with the point of a toothpick. Thiswill raise matted particles from the surface where it can easily be picked up byhand.

On a spring-assist ankle joint, periodically oil or grease all moving parts to reducewear. Caution - oil may run onto clothing causing black stains. Be sure to wipe

off the device after oiling and check it frequently to avoid damage to clothing.

Tips and Problem Solving:

The AFO should be applied in the morning.

If you notice red marks, bruises, or blisters on your skin, discontinue wearing the brace

and call your orthotist to schedule an appointment.

If there are any problems, please consult the orthotist.

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