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Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 2, 2023 | Replies (15)
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@ray666 - I happen to have drop foot caused by sensory motor PN. I was in physical therapy in early 2020 and my therapist felt that orthotics would help me with drop foot as they keep the ankle at more of a natural position, so the front of the foot doesn't get caught. Ottobock makes walk on flex which inserts into the shoe. It helped with my drop foot but as an added (big) plus is that these also improved my balance by 70% because much of the control comes from below my knee where I don't have neuropathy or very little PN. Without these on, I'm a mess. These were avail by prescription and at the time, my insurance company paid for them. Hope this is helpful.
Ed
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Hello, Ed
Drip foot? Me too, too. (Can I say "too, too"?) Or I had a debilitating case some years ago. For several weeks, I clunked about town in a boot. My orthotics, however, pre-date my drop foot by many years, to my early adult years when I was a long-distance runner. Even now, as I zig zag about with my neuropathy (I told you I like that expression, "zig zag"), I have orthotics in all of my shoes. They certainly help with keeping ankles, knees, and hips in alignment. Without them, I'm sure my balance would be much worse. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't pay for my orthotics; it may help "some," I'm just not sure. My orthotics, though, are not prescription (although I get them from my in-network pediatrist), so that may be the difference.
Stay well!
Ray