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bratpack
bratpack
ok when i was i was fallen all the time to the point were they made me wear afo's those white braces on your leg and as i got older i just grew out of them so they did not make wear them any more and everytime i fell i broke my ankle and they would make me go in a wheel chair and do physical therapey but now they dont even put my anlke in a cast when it's broken and they have stopped doing physical therpay and i having been falling alot and my ankles have been rolling more and i have breaking them they usually just stick me in the wheel chair what do u suggest i do to stop this prob
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello!
If your feet are turning in so much and causing you such problems, you need to be fitted for AFO's or another orthodic to give you an arch. Be active in your own health care speak up and voice your concerns to your doctor. There is no reason just to sit back and let this contiune to happen!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree, the AFO's will give you support and strengthen your ankles as well. In CP magazine I saw an advertisement for shoes that are like orthotics and shoes in one www.shobyshoes.com. They advertise for kids but I think they have adult ones too. That might be something more aesthetically pleasing for you :) Definitely get more proactive about preventing the next break and you'll be glad you did :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
You might have to talk to your doctor or put it in writing on how you feel or what you're thinking.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi there. I agree as well about the AFO's or something along that line. It sounds like to me that maybe you should look into finding another doctor as well. This shouldn't be happening to you what so ever. Even if it means traveling a little out your way, it might be worth it. Its hard I know because you have to tell you life history to yet another doctor it seems but its worth it to get better care and improve your quality of life. A fresh set of eyes can't hurt. Good luck.

Steve