Assistive Device Recommendations
🦶 Ankle Brace Recommendations
- 1) Ankle sprain
- 2) For chronic ankle instability
- 3) During sports & high-impact activities
- 4) Post-surgical recovery
- 5) For arthritis or tendonitis
👣 Ankle brace guidelines
Choose the Right Brace for Your Needs
- 1) Lace-up braces
- 2) Hinged braces
- 3) Compression sleeves
- 4) Figure-eight or stirrup braces
👟 CAM Boot Recommendations
Short vs Long
- 1) Foot & ankle fractures
- 2) Achilles tendon injuries
- 3) Severe ankle sprains or ligament tears
- 4) Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, or midfoot injuries
- 5) Post-surgical immobilization (bunionectomy, fusion procedures)
👣 CAM boot guidelines
Choose the Correct Boot Size
- 1) Use a CAM boot shoe leveler on the opposite foot to prevent hip imbalance.
- 3) Break Them In
👟 Orthotic Insole Recommendations
Powersteps vs Custom molded
- 1) Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
- 2) Flat Feet (Overpronation)
- 3) High Arches (Underpronation)
- 4) Bunions & Hammertoes
- 5) Diabetes & Neuropathy
- 6) Sports & Running
👣 When Should You Use an Orthotic Insole
Choose the Right Shoe
- 1) Orthotics work best in stable, supportive shoes
Choose the Right Shoe
- 1) Day 1-2: 1-2 hours
- 2) Day 3-5: 3-4 hours
- 3) Day 6+: as tolerated
🧦 Compression Sock Recommendations
- 1) Foot & ankle swelling
- 2) Varicose veins
- 3) Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
- 4) Post-surgical recovery
- 5) Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- 6) Diabetes & neuropathy
- 7) Prolonged standing or sitting
- 8) Running & sports recovery
👣 Compression Sock Guidelines
Choose the Right Compression Level :
- 1) Mild (15-20 mmHg)
- 2) Moderate (20-30 mmHg)
- 3) Firm (30-40 mmHg)
Put Them on in the Morning
- 1) Wear Them for the Recommended Time Stay Hydrated to help enhance circulation benefits
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