I have a degenerative Achilles tendon condition that has forced me
to rely on heavy-duty AFO's for my good-sized frame. It will only
get worse, but it not your disease. I will continue to have more
problems with walking.

The need for traditional heavy AFO's comes from my work as a habitat
biologist and horticulturist trying to bring salmon habitat back in
the Pacific Northwest. I tend to break stirrups with my outings and
Hanger just does not build braces, they fabricate from premade
pieces now.

Anyway, glad to be here to talk, but feel like an outsider that did
not go through what all of you have.