www.abilitypo.com

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.

Gettysburg Medical Building 455 S. Washington St. · Suite 11 Gettysburg, PA 17325 Telephone (717) 337-2273 Facsimile (717) 337-2285

The Professional Village 370 Mill Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 Telephone (301) 790-3636 Facsimile (301) 790-3644

73 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 2 Frederick, MD 21702 Telephone (301) 698-4692 Facsimile (301) 698-4693

"Custom Made Because No Two Feet Are Exactly Alike"

How to use your new custom orthotics:

In most cases foot problems do not occur overnight. It took a long period of time to reach the level of discomfort that caused you to seek professional help. There probably will be an adjustment period when you start wearing your new supports and there may also be a little discomfort. This will pass however, and you will experience comfort if you follow these simple instructions.

1. Wear your new supports for one (1) hour the first day and increase your wearing time one (1) hour each day thereafter.

2. If you have unbearable discomfort before you reach the maximum wearing time on any given day, remove the orthotics from your shoes.

3. The following day wear them again, but only for the amount of time you wore them on the previous day.

4. Increase your time of subsequent days by 1/2 hour instead of the full hour. Continue to do this only if you have comfort!

5. You should begin wearing your supports comfortably for most of the day within 2-4 weeks.

6. It is not uncommon for some mild pain in your ankles, knees, hips, and back in the early stages of wearing your supports. This occurs because of the repositioning and realignment of your body from your feet up.

7. If you have experienced any greater discomfort than explained here, schedule a visit for a possible adjustment.