Physio Therapy

Sitting Posture

Choose your Desk or Table first as the height is possibly not adjustable
Check your chair height and has your hips level and feet supported … grab a box or books to correct
Check your shoulder elbow angle is as above, sit on a cushion or place books under your keyboard a rolled up towel under the wrists ( if they get achey ) to correct the angle
The screen height is important. You should not be looking down all day so place books under the screen to lift it up to the correct height as shown

Happy to check your home set up if needed

Sarah Grigg Physiotherapist

What is an AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis).

An ankle-foot orthosis, or AFO, is a support intended to control the position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct the foot alignment. AFOs can be used to support weak limbs, or to position a limb with contracted muscles into a more normal position.

Any Questions Talk to Sarah Grigg, Physiotherapist, Waitaha School.

What is it?

Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are routinely used in Students with Cerebral Palsy to

stop calf muscles getting even tighter ,
improve the way we walk so as to not get tired ,
Lifting the toes up when stepping through so they dont catch
Help posture and balance in standing

Each Student has their AFO custom made for them at Orthotics. A special Cast is made,They are worn with Velcos or lace up shoes.

Application

Apply a long cotton sock.
Loosen the Velcro straps in front of the AFO.
Slide foot into AFO. Bend the knee as this helps decrease the ankle if tight
Ensure that the foot is properly positioned in the back of the brace and on the bottom of the footplate.
Fasten the Velcro straps and pull snug to make sure the foot does not slide in AFO.
Put on shoe

What to look out for when putting on or taking off

Always check for red marks on the inside arch and toes
If the toes are over the end of the plastic it's time to order more
Long sock help in summer as the plastic can get sticky and sweaty, they need to be changed
Foam build up inside can help with rubbing, talk to the Physio

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