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Originally Posted by ElaineD
Dear Geneo, I got my braces for both legs (Allard Blue Rocker) and have had exactly the same success. I can even back up and also walk down the middle of a hall!
Due to a series of other problems that developed this year after I got my braces (myoclonic seizures and severe sciatica, which required back surgery) I am just now getting back to some strength and stamina and am once again fully appreciating my braces.
By the way, NO doctor or physical therapist ever suggested braces. It was my idea and I followed suggestions from other forums and sought out someone to fit my braces (called orthotics in the business!).
I am amazed at what a difference they make. I put them on and right away I could walk, with the test pair.
What kind of braces do you have? I wanted The Dynamic Braces, custom made for me, but they are $10,000 apiece. So I got the ones I have, and they are great.
I even went for Physical Therapy to learn how to maximize the use of my braces, but my other problems soon developed (seizures and sciatica) so I didn't get very far. But there's always tomorrow!
Hugs, ElaineD
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Hi Elaine,
I don't know what brand they are. I had a choice of composite or the plastic. The guy that I talked with found out what I did for a living and at home. I told him I was very active and was on my feet all day and did small carpenter work on the side. He said the composite would probably be too rigid and break, so the plastic was the choice for me. He was able to use a heat gun to mold it somewhat to my legs and bottom of my feet.
After I take them off at the end of the day I can really tell the difference. The end of my feet want to tip down, so I have to pick my feet up higher. Much more effort walking without the braces. Soo much more stable on my feet also. Oh, the price. Insurance paid $650 and I paid $65 for a pair. The sad thing is there is probably less than $25 worth of material and strapping in both braces. Gotta love the insurance.
Gene