Foot drop? Try this AFO alternative!

Foot drop, anyone 🦶🏻?? This is one of my favorite ankle braces that was designed to help reduce drop foot.
👉🏼 It’s called the Dictus Band!
There’s 3 major pieces:
• ankle strap
• thick rubber band
• metal prongs
The prongs will fit in the islets of any sneakers 👟 and when it’s all put together, it helps lift your toes up, to reduce #footdrop 👊🏻
Have you heard of the Dictus Band and/or used another ankle brace or #AFO for foot drop? You can find it on Amazon here: amzn.to/3sfSTXR

[@Tezah89]

Oh wow!! Iy going t get fitted for an afo next week. I want these now!!! Thank You for this video; I’m going to try them out.

[@erinnicolefranco6807]

Thank you!!!

[@krolle8832]

The AFO I just learned about 3 months ago It definitely helps I have one that I sleep in and the other for when I go out

[@obehagyal5411]

Hey were u get the sleeping one please foot drop is anoying🙁

[@charlesdixon402]

Where did you get the one for sleeping??

[@mrms6524]

I purchased the saebo step brace a few years back. It has definitely helped me: it’s a little pricey but if it stops m from falling, it’s money well spent 👍🏽

[@saultopaul3981]

Me too! This one looks easier to put on though. hmm

[@lacramioaratcaciuc]

😊😊😊😊

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Me too the string breaks unexpectedly while out in public then you have to hop back to your vehicle 😞 I like one called Ober it’s only $40 you can wear it barefoot no strings to break

[@remev657]

thank you for posting these videos. i was diagnosed with MS before i should have, and then under went testing to try to prove my diagnosis. after a year it was inconclusive. i was instructed to proceed with more painful and expensive testing ‘if i felt it was necessary’ but i should come back if i experience ‘more’. after a lumbar puncture and other difficult procedures, i don’t know where to go. thank you so much for providing me with some information on how to continue to live 💕

[@glomontero6011]

I’m so sorry that you have had to have all those awful test and still nothing conclusive. When fibromyalgia was a “new” thing and I had no Idea why I hurt so much and all the other symptoms and every doctor would say “ u r fine” test are negative. How I hated hearing that. I feel for you. Stick with it as long as you have to. Or. As long as you can. You are the only one who can say when to stop.

[@brendamorales5903]

I'm getting tested soon for MS. I have so many symptoms. Just waiting for the neurosurgeon appt. I hope I do t have to wait another year to get answers! Geez

[@leaveittolefty]

@@brendamorales5903did you find out anything?

[@alextomlinson]

Hello. Did you get your diagnosis in the end? I’m almost 9 years in and still undiagnosed 😢

[@hgomez90hg]

Hey Dr. Would you chose those over a traditional Swedish AFO for a patient with numerological impairments leading to drop foot

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

It depends on how much strength and flexibility someone has, so it's not possible to say without a thorough evaluation.

[@gwendavis8257]

Thank you. Anything for dress shoes?

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Great question! I don't have anything currently, but I will keep my eye out! That would be very useful.

[@andreakalogeras9523]

You're the best Dr. Im ecstatic to try this ❤

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Happy to share!

[@ikhouvanpannekoeken3272]

Can you run with them?

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I have not tried. Generally speaking, that would most likely depend on the individual's mobility level & severity of their foot drop.

[@naturallydope6971]

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year and I have a drop foot wet and got fitted for a leg brace AF o but I like this alternative better

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

You can find the dictus band on either Amazon or eBay typically☺️

[@Youtitx]

From where I can get this mam ??

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I got mine from ebay, but they also sell them on Amazon (they sell out quickly so keep checking back)

[@melissahilliard2438]

Hi how can I order this brace.. I think it would help my foot drop

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I have found these on Amazon and/or eBay!

[@amandaliddy3978]

Thank you Dr Gretchen for sharing this. That brand appears to have limited availability here in the US, and is expensive. Is there a reason you are suggesting this brand over similar products that on Amazon are much more affordable and well-reviewed? Thanks!

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Hi Amanda! I like this one because it’s way cheaper than an AFO but also because of the heavy elastic rubber bands… resulting in more assistance rather than preventing movement.

[@sheikhshuaib5673]

Hello doctor does one need to wear this forever or this just has to be used as an exercise to fix foot drop and then discontinue. My foot drop is just 3 months old, what i mean by 3 months old is i had limb lengthening surgery 3 months before and this foot drop has started after the surgery

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

This is a great tool to use for safety when walking if you have foot drop. I always recommend continuing exercises to strengthen the muscles required to lift the foot properly. The amount of time that this will need to be used will vary from person to person depending upon their symptoms.

[@AlisonSweeney-xy5om]

I’ve been wearing this for foot drop, which has helped somewhat, but I’m starting to have weakness on my other ankle(non foot drop ankle) since wearing this. Have you heard of this happening, and do you have any suggestions? Thanks so much!

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Thank you for sharing! I always encourage continued exercise of the ankle muscles, even when needing some sort of assistive device. I have an exercise class on my page for ankle and knee weakness that I think you'll enjoy and find helpful for both ankles! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYC2opqYiJmai6csi=dl-N8xWrZt9RKoYE

[@AlisonSweeney-xy5om]

@@DoctorGretchenHawley I will check it out. Thank you very much!

[@stickybuns5750]

That is exactly what I need! ❤

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Try the ober instead

[@rmk7120]

That’s brilliant

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

So glad you enjoyed the post!

[@ridhivinaik7553]

Hi... Can we get this in India... Wat exactly we call it..?

[@ridwanback542]

Thank you

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Always happy to share!

[@junaidsiddiqui9182]

What is the name of this AFO i need this please someone suggest me name

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

This is called the Dictus Band, and it can be found on either Amazon or eBay☺️

[@AlAl-xd2ep]

Hi, where can I purchase these particular ones? I tend to stumble or fall😢

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I typically am able to find this particular one on either Amazon or eBay! ☺️

[@shaimaanwer8317]

Where I can get this

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I typically either get mine from Amazon or eBay!

[@osamaakram3447]

I want to purchase this afo i am from pakistan .please help me how and where i purchase this afo

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I have always purchased mine from either Amazon or eBay!

[@jjvlogs8793]

Hello mam Namastey🙏 I'm from India, please let me know that how can I order this for myself For India. Can you please share me the link for ordering.

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Hi there! I can typically find this on Amazon or on eBay. The Amazon link is: amzn.to/3sfSTXR

[@mirupacha]

Please tell me more about this - Dad of 12 & 1/2 year young Child with Spina Bifida

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

An AFO - or Ankle Foot Orthosis - is a device that can be worn to help lift the toes up when taking a step so that they clear the ground, helping to lessen the chance of trips, or falls. You can typically find this one on Amazon or eBay! Hope that helps!

[@sanyammalhotra3385]

Where to buy from?

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I have always purchased mine off of either Amazon or eBay.

[@sanyammalhotra3385]

@@DoctorGretchenHawley thanks

[@patricemartin2431]

Where can I get that?

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Typically Amazon or eBay will have these available.

[@joesiders7388]

I would like help picking my left knee up

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

Hi Joe! Have you heard about my online MS wellness program, The MSing Link? There’s tons of exercises in there to help you pick up your knee/leg!

[@orthodesignrubs9190]

Unfortunately It won’t work for knee.

[@titovela843]

We're can iget one

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

The dictus band can be found on both Amazon and eBay

[@quenettagriffin9116]

I wanna try this where can I purchase this item?

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I have always gotten mine from either Amazon or eBay!

[@ManishSharma-kh6bt]

​@@DoctorGretchenHawleypls provide link for purchase

[@kennypeterson5659]

Where can I get

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I typically can find them on eBay or Amazon!

[@I.M.KHUSHI28]

is this available in Pakistan

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

I'm unsure. I get mine from either Amazon or eBay normally.

[@saultopaul3981]

What's the name of this one. I have Seabo step

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

This is the Dictus Band. I got mine on eBay!

[@darlatysonshaw7618]

I can’t afford it although I would love to have it. I have polyneuropathy nhurt myself

[@brendamorales5903]

Me too

[@heatherbailey9834]

I want one plz

[@DoctorGretchenHawley]

The dictus band can be found on Amazon and/or eBay!

[@richardom7604]

Where is indonesia

[@saimaasad8025]

Hi, can you please how much does it cost?

[@kimladd5100]

Wow, my AFO cost $10,00- thank goodness for insurance. Will definitely check this out.

[@obehagyal5411]

Wen I wear trainers burns my toes aswell.

[@abordofam8516]

Hm

[@Deezenutz27]

Amazing