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Dictus soft AFO

Anne8
Anne8
Anyone else use a Dictus? I was just given one a few weeks ago. I wonder if anyone has figured out how to rig it up to a sandal?!
(It is a relatively simple AFO -which consists of a strap, a circular rubber and two metal hooks you strap to the holes of a laced shoe)
ChrissyH
ChrissyH
Anne ... I don't know much about it, so I can't help u. I did just watch a YouTube video that shows how to attach it using various types of shoes - so maybe watching it would help.? I was impressed with how well it improved foot drop.
Anne8
Anne8
(bump) Is this not something used so much in the US?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Interesting.... I wasn't aware of this until now, but I would think it's helpful to many. I'm sorry I can't offer more to you.
ezone
ezone
I will have to look it up. Never heard of it.
ChrissyH
ChrissyH
I asked my MS Nurse about the device earlier today. This type of devise is offered in the U.S. it has a different name, which I can not remmember.

For whatever reason it is not used as often in the U.S. I could actually use one tonight. The temperature dropped 35 in 2 hours with pouring rain , so now my right leg does not want to walk right now.
Anne8
Anne8
I found a US site which sells them: http://www.flynnandme.com/Dictus-Band.html
I am not trying to push them or anything, they just look like a more dynamic alternative to the solid, hard ones. I have never used the rigid variety, just this so far. (and not too expensive)
I'm lucky that I got mine through social security here, but I think I will try to get one in beige, so I can use it with sandals and not have it stand out too much (that's the plan anyway).