by Mitch Warner, CPO The Helios® orthosis is a custom made energy storing carbon fiber AFO. The Helios® provides balance, stability, and a more natural gait pattern. Utilizing triplanar control*, dynamic response*, and floor reaction*, these corrective forces stabilize the foot and ankle to give standing and walking stability that is necessary for normal walking that…
DetailsTop Twelve Reasons I’m Talking About CMT during Awareness Month 12) Confused Faces-When I tell people my son has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, I get looks like this: Let’s stop the nonsense. I’m looking for reactions of recognition, like Dr. House’s below: 11) Dentures? Besides having had too many cavities, crowns, and pulled teeth, there is absolutely…
Details“His test came back positive for what? Sure, that explains a lot, but what’s it called again?” I asked stunned and a lot bewildered. “CHär/- Kät/ -Merēd -TOOTH, which sounded just wrong when he said it. I guess it sounds strange ANY way you say it, but he was completely butchering the French pronunciation of my…
DetailsOne day about 7-8 years ago, I get this random call from a young woman from Michigan. She wanted to volunteer with the CMTA. “Sure!”, I said enthusiastically. “We are always looking for volunteers-ALWAYS!” Now, compared to my loud, overly animated voice and my quick speaking conversational style, my new friend, Bethany, spoke slowly, methodically and…
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