Carbon Fibre Orthotics for a Post Polio Patient

Here’s our patient, John, trying out his new carbon fibre knee ankle foot orthotic, or KAFO, in our Kingston upon Thames clinic.
John contracted polio back in the 1950s, at the age of just 18 months, and has been left living with post-polio syndrome as a result. As a result, he has reduced muscle movement in his left leg and barely any movement at all in his right. Until recently, John was reliant on an outdated calliper that was difficult to maintain, and often became uncomfortable.
Sam Walmsley, LOC’s Lead Orthotist, offered John the opportunity to try out a new, state-of-the-art carbon fibre KAFO, which is stronger, lighter and custom made to John’s requirements.
Thanks to the new KAFO, John’s gait is now more regular, he is able to walk for a mile without having to stop, and the discomfort he was previously experiencing has ceased.

[@laminoashraf7535]

I'm a polio victim and been living with it for almost 37years ...problem is in the part of Africa (Ghana) where I am, post polio therapy is practically nonexistent...and its not been easy for me in recent years...walking is a big problem for me and this is affecting every aspect of my life: relationship, work, etc... I wish I had access to some of these facilities but...just hope i would get help😔😓

[@nthnous6541]

Patient clinical presentation

[@lejlakosaric3818]

Great video👍

[@margarethvelasco8099]

I am survivor too. I live in Ecuator sur America. I need more help because in my pay not have this kind to technology😢

[@user-gx9sl4cr4d]

Im 28yrs old now,I got polio in 2010 when I was doing grade 7..my mother didn't immunise me well when I was under 5..so I got polio in 2010, when I was 17 years old.. I really regret now that why should my mother immunised me well.. My right leg is getting smaller now. I confirm that it's a polio😢💔😭😭😔😔😭

[@nthnous6541]

Hi

[@Chill11345]

I'm a polio victim and idk how I lived with my right arm just not able to reach like head high.

[@nthnous6541]

What type of orthosis you recommend for a patient with the following:

[@PratibhaVashishtha-my9lw]

Kahan miega

[@tracyhawes1851]

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