UCB, AFO, AND KAFO WEARING SCHEDULE

  

1. DAYS 1-3.  Begin wearing your orthosis in a NON weight-bearing situation for 15-30 minutes several times each day, ie., watching television or sitting down to eat.
2. DAYS 4-7.  Continue step 1, add 15-30 minutes of function such as walking around the house.
3. DAYS 8-14.  Gradually work into the orthosis by increasing the wearing time daily.
4. Only increase the wearing time if you are able to wear it fairly comfortably.
5. You may experience some discomfort in other parts of the body, such as in you knees, hip, back, and neck.  These are normal reactions to the corrected alignment that the orthosis is providing.
6. Your orthosis may need to be adjusted.  For this reason, it is important to follow the check-up schedule to maintain the optimum fit and function of your orthosis.
7. If a squeaking sound is detected from the orthosis rubbing in your shoe, a light dusting of talcum powder should remedy this noise.
8. To facilitate wearing of you orthosis, you must follow these instructions as closely as possible.
9. Your orthosis is a highly specialized device.  As with any such device, the orthosis requires regular maintenance.  It is very important that you see your orthotist at least every six months for a check up and maintenance of your orthosis.

Care Guides

• Residual limb care
• Prosthetic socks
• Prosthetic Eye Care
• AFO care guide
• KAFO care guide
• UCB care guide
• AFO/KAFO/UCB wear schedule
• Diabetic/Orthopedic shoes

Waco
7724 Central Park Dr
Waco, TX 76712

phone: (254)776-5533
toll free: (877)776-5504
fax: (254)776-5590

Temple
2626 S 37th St Suite 104
Temple, TX 76504

phone: (254)742-2771
toll free: (877)742-2771
fax: (254)773-5363