My socks are lambs wool.
Could I be allergic?
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It could be a reaction to the splint or your socks. If it was an allergic reaction to your socks it might affect both legs. If you’re wearing the splint all the time it may be getting a bit warm and sweaty. Perhaps try leaving the splint off at times to “air” the leg. Try plenty of cream to help clear it up.
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I’m not sure what you mean by your knee being further than straight. Do you mean it is a but further back than the line of your leg? That can happen sometimes and I don’t think it is anything to worry about.
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I have changed back to the socks I used to use with no problems before.
I’m only going to wear splint during the day.
Thanks for all the advice Anne.
When it comes to my knee when I stand on my bad leg it goes straight then keeps going back abit
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Rash is only one splint side
The socks I used to use are thin and now my foot is getting rubbed sore .
I so wish I had kept the old one.
Am so fed up Anne
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You need to try & find socks that are suitable to wear with your splint. I don’t know how yours fits but I wore mine over the top of my trousers so it wasn’t touching my leg. Do you need to get a bigger shoe so that your foot isn’t too tight in it?
I am wondering if you are wearing it for too long & you need to take a break from it throughout the day. When you read up online it says you should start wearing it for a short period of time and then build up gradually over time.
It may also need adjusting so get back im touch with your orthotics people.
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Hi Anne.
I wear mine under my joggers.
Shoes are big enough.
With thick socks no pain.
Problem I have with taking it off and on I have to keep adjusting it till it’s comfy.
With the last one there was a kink so I knew straight away how far to tighten.
I am going to contact orthotics for advice when I collect the other one
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I know exactly what you are talking about, I had the same problem with my knee after my stroke, and it does make walking difficult too. I could only assume its either the muscular weakness in that leg or to do with proprioception because as well as having foot drop, I also couldn’t sense my foot’s placement. So my thinking was along the same line for my knee, not knowing its correct positioning.
It took a couple of years to right itself as I exercised and the muscles got stronger. But in the mean time, I was constantly having to readjust it to its naturally standing position. I still have some fine tuning issues it that respect with my hand. I can’t yet gauge using the correct amount of force to use when performing certain actions like washing up, gripping things, pushing things, pulling seems fine though. I’m always having to be aware of this and adjusting and readjusting correcting myself 
Is it really any wonder we all suffer with brain fatigue 
Lorraine
Proprioception is the body’s sense of its own position, movement, and the force it’s using, provided by sensors in the muscles, joints, and tendons. This sixth sense is essential for maintaining balance, performing coordinated movements, judging pressure, and even regulating sensory input. Difficulties with proprioception can lead to clumsiness, poor coordination, balance issues, and trouble with fine motor tasks like writing.
What Proprioception Does
- Body Awareness:
It allows you to know where your body parts are in space without looking, like touching your nose with your eyes closed.
- Motor Control:
It helps you apply the right amount of force and pressure, whether you’re gripping a pencil or lifting a glass of water.
- Balance and Stability:
It provides constant input to the brain, which it uses to monitor and correct your body’s position to prevent falls.
- Sensory Regulation:
It can influence your level of alertness and ability to focus, helping to calm overactive sensory systems or increase engagement in underactive ones.
Signs of Proprioceptive Difficulties
Clumsiness and Falls: You might appear heavy-handed, run into objects, or frequently trip and fall.
Poor Force Modulation: You might use too much or too little force when performing actions.
Uncoordinated Movements: You may have trouble with fine motor skills, such as handwriting, or with gross motor tasks like walking in a straight line.
Balance Problems: You might struggle with balance, especially on uneven surfaces.
How Proprioception is Sensed
Proprioceptors, sensory receptors located in the muscles, tendons, and joints, are triggered by stretching or pressure. This information is sent to the brain, allowing it to construct a “conscious moving picture” of your body’s position and movement in space.
Conditions Affecting Proprioception
- Injuries:
Damage to muscles, tendons, or joints, such as a sprained ankle, can impair the proprioceptors, leading to a loss of proprioception.
- Neurological Conditions:
Certain neurological conditions, and conditions like Autism or ADHD, can affect sensory processing, including proprioception, as noted in Bristol Autism Support’s website.
Hi Lorraine my balance is perfect.
I have just got a new splint and didn’t keep first one which I wish I had now.
I am wearing thicker socks and size 14 trainer so splint doesn’t rub my foot.
I am using toe separators but my toes still go under sometimes.
Today when I had my microwave dinner and put it on the drainer ready to put it in the bin I saw it starting to slide off next minute my bad arm shot out and stopped it.
Since my last botox my fingers have uncurled but I can’t do anything with it due to no strength in fingers.
Hope your ok.
John
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By the way Lorraine did I tell you.
2 weeks after my last botox my fingers unclenched and first 2 ended up straight.
It happened when I was in bed so thought I was dreaming
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That is some wonderful news John, I’m so pleased for you. You put so much time and effort into your recovery, along with the ups and downs, its about time you started seeing some progress. Stroke recovery is a long slow climb but you have all the drive and determination to achieve good progress, so never give up 
Natural instinct in stroke recovery can be a powerful trigger to getting limbs moving again; if it hasn’t been impaired by the stroke. Yours either hasn’t been impaired or has been repaired but its heartening to know you have it, good save 
Lorraine
Thanks Lorraine.
My fingers are open but don’t have the strength to grab or use anything.
My physio stopped at end of April and community physio doesn’t want to know so I am doing what I can.
1 leg stands and leaning against wall to stretch back of my foot and squats every day.
Just feel nobody wants to help anymore.
Just glad you and Anne are around.
Thanks
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I always want to know how youre doing; I even keep your post bookmarked to make it easier to find 
I’ve always felt I did better on my own. To be honest, when I had physio coming to the house, I couldn’t wait to get rid of her each day that she came And I ceased the sessions after 3/4 weeks, it was frustrating me no end. I felt she was holding me back too much, not giving anything more challenging.
But to be fair to her, because I was none verbal, I couldn’t question or ask for anything more, so she was handling me with kid gloves. And that is really not what you need when you’re striving to regain your abilities.
I got all the tools from her to get started and I got all tools to progress myself. And between the two, I achieved my goals.
And you can do that too! Don’t keep looking at the negatives, stay positive, you know it can be done! You just have to keep putting in the hard work and effort.
Now you’ve got your fingers opened, start using that hand as much as possible. Always try using that hand first to help trigger more of its natural instincts. It’ll take months but it will come on more and more as time goes on.
And slap a big blister plaster on your leg where the splint is rubbing and start getting yourself out and about walking some more
Lorraine
Put it this way Lorraine my home physio taught me to balance and walk.
I understand what your saying but its easy to say that when your not 1 year post stroke but longer.
I am doing what I can.
Before my stroke I had depression.
My stroke made it 10 times worse so I have to fight that as well as everything else.
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If it is causing issues you definitely need to speak to the orthitics people as it may need some adjustments. Sometimes it is a case of trial and error before you get it just right. Could you perhaps mark the orthotic at the right point so you knoe where to tighten it too.
As you get stronger some of the issues you are having will go away. A lot of patience is required with stroke recovery. We all want it to be faster but the reality is it takes time. There will be bumps along the road too.
Lorraine has given you some good info i can see.
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Hi Anne.
I understand what she’s saying but she’s not at same recovery level as me.
Patience is not one of my strong points but since getting this splint I have re started doing 1 leg stands and bending my knee and couple of times and standing straight again and I can stand straight again.
Hope your ok.
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Patience isn’t my strong point either but I have had to learn to be more patient. I am gettinv better but a long way to go yet.
Glad you have restarted your exercises again and that you are able to stand straight again. You’ll hopefully feel better for getting back to it a bit.
All ok with me thanks. A bit fatigued but that’s not unusual for me.
Ann
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Main problem I’m having is tightening the straps so the splint is comfy.
I have marked where it was last night but had to adjust today.
I have just received my none wool socks today, 2 different makes.
I’ve not opened the vacuum sealed packets yet I really hope they are thick
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You’ll work your splint out over the next few days I’m sure. If you’re like me my legs swell at times so it is never an exact science.
Hope the socks are what you need.
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Hi Anne socks are better than those thick ones plus I will find out if it was the socks I was allergic to.
Guess what it’s a year today that I had my stroke.
Does recovery really slow down?
Over last few months my depression has been really bad and I don’t think I have been doing enough exercises.
1 leg stands, squats and leaning against wall to stretch back of my heal.
Can you suggest any others .
John
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