Piedro boots help

adamlathamsmith
adamlathamsmith Online Community Member Posts: 54 Connected
edited December 2020 in Everyday life
The problem I have is mild learning disabilities (dyspraxia) and severe flat feet and ankle problems on both feet and Pedro boots to help give me some support  but my right foot and ankle is the one that is the worst one may need to look at something like afo with arch that can use with my Piedro boots 

I have a new pair of Pedro boots but this time wool/skeepski and hopefully help to keep my feet warm in order to stop some pain and stiffness I get in feet and ankles all year round  more so  cold weather wet, damp

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  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    Hi there @adamlathamsmith How are you today?

    I was going to suggest reading @Chloe_Scope 's 'Finding suitable shoes for AFO splints' post but I've just spied you on there :)  I'll mark this post 'unanswered' incase anyone else has other ideas.

    Your new Pedro boots sound super cosy and warm by the way so I hope they help.  
  • adamlathamsmith
    adamlathamsmith Online Community Member Posts: 54 Connected
    I just not sure what types of afo etc there are that can be use 
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,755 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Hi @adamlathamsmith
    Have you been assessed for an AFO before? If not I would definitely discuss a referral to a physiotherapist with your GP. Ankle issues should not be ignored.
  • adamlathamsmith
    adamlathamsmith Online Community Member Posts: 54 Connected
    edited November 2020
    I am use new piedro with stability with fur so hopefully this help with pain if not I go back April time in warm weather and get afo then 


    the other problem I will have is find footwear to fit over afo as my feet are very wide and that bad enough when I could just walk into shop and whach footwear I wanted mean I still need piedro boots 
  • adamlathamsmith
    adamlathamsmith Online Community Member Posts: 54 Connected
    What types of afo etc that will help or may help when I go back in April if I do need to
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,755 Cerebral Palsy Network
    I can't recommend the type of AFO. That would be for the physiotherapist to assess and suggest. 
  • adamlathamsmith
    adamlathamsmith Online Community Member Posts: 54 Connected
    I was thinking more like a link so I can get a idea eg from what other have use 
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,755 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Here is a link with some of the types.
    How to Find the Perfect AFO Brace for Foot Drop | Saebo, Inc.
    However, a medical professional will decide what type you need.

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