See your family doctor or specialist for a diagnosis of your problem (for example, foot drop due to a stroke)
If appropriate, the doctor would write a prescription for an AFO with a diagnosis (for example, Dx – Stroke, foot drop, Tx – AFO)
When you come in for the assessment, we will:
- Take a detailed medical history
- Perform a physical examination of your lower extremities
- Perform a biomechanical examination
- Perform a gait analysis (how you walk – with or without walker, cane, AFOs or other gait aid)
- Explain to you about treatment options
If you choose to go ahead with an AFO, we will:
- Take a shape capture (impression) and measurements of your foot and leg
- Design custom treatment for your specific needs
- Complete all Ministry of Health Assistive Devices Program (ADP), DVA, NIHB and insurance paperwork
- Answer all of your questions
Our Registered Technicians will custom make your AFO at our laboratory in Mississauga (this process takes approximately 1-2 weeks)
At the delivery appointment we will:
- Complete all of the final adjustments
- Have you walk and test it out
- Teach you to use the AFO
- Schedule a follow up
You will return for the follow up and re-evaluation
We will provide any necessary adjustments and follow-up visits as required
Any time you have any changes, discomfort or if the AFO is not working as it should, you will book an appointment to see us again for an re-evaluation and possible adjustments.
