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The leg brace of faith

Post 1

LadyAstrid, a happy dolphin

I've been fitted with a new AFO. I couldnt tell you what the letters standfor, but I can tell you what it means. It means that I can once again walk (relatively) with the proper walking motion. An AFO is a plastic brace that helps stop my 'foot-drop' problem.

I'm finding my whole body is responding to my use of the brace. It doesnt just stop my foot from 'dropping', it stops me from having to use a different set of muscles to left my whole left leg while walking.

Now with the foot brace, I can go back to using the muscles that are meant to be used while walking... the hamstrings and quads, and a few others. It means I have enough energy to get through my day...

It means that I have faith that life is not over for me.


The leg brace of faith

Post 2

SilverCurl

Of course it isn't over.
You can't lose it that easily.

I won't let you!

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