CARING FOR YOUR
CHARCOT RELIEF ORTHOTIC WALKER (CROW)
Your custom designed CROW will help correct and maintain the proper alignment and position of your ankle and foot. Ankle and foot alignment is vital for balancing and distributing your body weight. Your CROW walker will help correct mild to moderate foot problems and reduce associated pain. You may experience slight discomfort as you adjust to the new orthosis and proper alignment position.
WEARING GUIDELINES
WEAR TIME
Unless otherwise instructed by your orthotist, start slowly. Wear your orthosis one hour on the first day and limit yourself to low or moderate activities. Gradually increase your wearing time by one to two hours each day. You should also increase your activity level during this transition period. You will achieve the greatest long-term benefits when you consistently wear your orthosis every day.
PAIN
Remove your CROW walker if you experience any pain or discomfort. Check your skin areas or irritation. Some pinkness is expected in areas of maximum correction or support. However, redness should disappear within 20 minutes after removal of the orthosis. Try wearing the orthosis again after waiting for one or two hours. I f you feel sharp, or jabbing pressure over bony areas, or if skin redness lasts longer than 20 minutes, make an appointment with your orthotist for adjustment as soon as possible.
SKIN CARE
Wash your legs and feet every day with mild soap and warm water. Rinse your skin well with clean water. Towel dry your skin thoroughly. The best time to wash is at night before bedtime. Wearing a cotton sock or stocking (which is a little higher than the top of your orthosis) under your CROW walker will help reduce friction and keep skin dry. During hot and humid weather, sprinkle al little baby powder on your legs and feet before putting on the socks. You may also wish to change socks a few times during the day. These simple tips will help minimize perspiration. Check your leg, ankle, and foot carefully every day for any red or tender areas. Such areas could indicate that your shoes do not fit properly, or your CROW walker needs an adjustment.
CARE
Wash your legs and feet every day with mild soap and warm water. Rinse your skin well with clean water. Towel dry your skin thoroughly. The best time to wash is at night before bedtime. Wearing a cotton sock or stocking (which is a little higher than the top of your orthosis) under your CROW walker will help reduce friction and keep skin dry. During hot and humid weather, sprinkle al little baby powder on your legs and feet before putting on the socks. You may also wish to change socks a few times during the day. These simple tips will help minimize perspiration. Check your leg, ankle, and foot carefully every day for any red or tender areas. Such areas could indicate that your shoes do not fit properly, or your CROW walker needs an adjustment.
Never attempt to repair, or adjust your AFO yourself.
Contact ARMAC whenever you need help or have any questions.
If your physical or emotional health and well being has changed,
please make sure to call your Doctor.
888.422.3044
HOW CAN I ORDER FROM ARMAC? »
STEP 1
Get a prescription from your physician for the item(s) needed
Fill out ARMAC's Brace Request Form, or call us at
888-422-3044
STEP 2
Fax or Email the prescription and Brace Request Form with copies of your insurance card to 973-328-3753
STEP 3
ARMAC TAKES CARE OF THE REST
An ARMAC Representative will...
Check your insurance benefits and let you know your coverage
Schedule any appointments necessary
Size your equipment appropriately, and instruct on the proper use
