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From: John.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch)
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Subject: Re: Boot
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Date: 16 May 91 19:37:18 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

Harry, I have some issues from the Paraplegic News that talk about the
boot.  The VA is starting to test them.  Ther name is The Vannini-Rizzoli
Stablizing Limb Orthosis(V-RSLO, or the boot).  They are a carefully
configured brace that is inserted into a leather boot and used to aid
ambulation of individuals with lower-extermenity dysfunction(can't walk).
 I am quoteinf, if this sounds stilted. "The insole is angled so that the
toes point down, shifting the users center of gravity forward and
anterior to the ankle jint................................................
...................................................When the users  knees
are locked in position, he stands with hips thrust forward and shoulders
back.  By shifting the upper body slightly, to the left or right, and
forware, the users causes the center of gravity to shift forward, and
thus walk, with canes, walker or what ever help needed.
Now the good part, priced at $4,400,contact Louis J. Salerno II, Esq., (
a laywer?) 1900 L Street, NW, Suite 500, Wash, D.C. 20036,.   (202)785-
8177.
Good luck!
Regards, John

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