Shoes for AFOs Many kiddos with special needs require Ankle Foot Ortosis (AFOs) or Supra Malleolar Orthosis (SMOS) to provide ankle stability and/or correct foot alignment when walking.  Over the orthotics, proper footwear is required for walking, but it is often difficult to find shoes that fit properly and compromises may need to be made.

The pain of growing pains! What are growing pains? If you have a growing child at home, you may hear them complaining about an achy, painful feeling in their legs that seems to have come on for no particular reason.  About half of children aged 8-12 years old experience pain in the legs that are