What is your nail brace for?
A nail brace is a device designed to help you walk better. The nail brace is made on the basis of a podiatric assessment carried out by a podiatrist. The nail brace is made to measure for you. Nail braces can reduce or prevent pain in the nails.
What does the nail brace do for you?
Depending on your condition, a nail brace can help to:
- Improving the shape of the nail;
- Reducing the pressure of the nail on the skin;
- Pain relief;
- Prevention of nail problems.
How do you use the orthosis?
Start using the orthosis as follows:
- Place the orthosis on the correct foot and around the correct toes. Do this in the same way as the podiatrist has demonstrated;
- The orthosis is made to measure for you. It cannot therefore be used by anyone else;
- When using the orthosis, wear socks as much as possible. This helps the orthosis to stay in place better.
Are you unsure whether you are using the orthosis correctly? If so, please contact us on 088-1180500.
Important points to bear in mind when getting used to your orthosis:
- Check your feet regularly for pressure sores. If you notice any, contact your podiatrist immediately;
- If you notice that you are experiencing more or different symptoms, please contact our office on 088-1180500.
Fitting and wearing an orthosis
You should gradually get used to wearing the insoles. The aim is eventually for you to be able to wear them for 6 to 8 hours a day and to have them in your shoes 5 to 7 days a week.
How you break in the insoles varies from person to person. Below you will find break-in schedules. These are guidelines; you may deviate from them in consultation with your podiatrist. You may exercise whilst wearing podiatric insoles if your podiatrist has indicated that you can use them for this purpose. Always break in the insoles first according to your break-in schedule. You may then use the insoles whilst exercising, if appropriate.
Training programme for children and adults:
What side effects might you experience?
On a regular basis
- Pressure sores
Rarely
- Blistering;
- Eczema-like patches.
Very rarely
- Muscle pain;
- The development of wounds;
- Allergic skin reactions.
Do you have any symptoms that occur rarely or very rarely? If so, please contact us directly via 088-1180500 or via service@rondompodotherapeuten.nl.
Maintenance of the orthosis
- Wash the orthosis with lukewarm water and a little soap;
- Take the orthosis off your foot every evening;
- Store the orthosis in the orthosis tray and sprinkle a little talcum powder over it.
What materials are used?
- Silicone material is used to manufacture the orthoses. This comes in various degrees of hardness.
Contact
Do you have any questions or would you like to make an appointment? Please contact our secretariat. We are available by telephone every working day from 08.00 to 17.00 via
i?. You can contact us by email at service@rondompodotherapeuten.nl.
