Feasibility and Acceptability of Orthotic Shorts for People With Multiple Sclerosis

The orthotic shorts will be custom-made by DM Orthotics, a UK based company that specialises in dynamic, elastomeric orthoses for healthcare and sport. They will provide both pairs of shorts for each participant, both constructed from a 275 g/m2 fabric, which is 51% Polyamide, 32% Dorlastan and 17% cotton. A company representative will assess each participant to decide the compression and fit of the shorts, such as whether support for the lower trunk is required. The shorts can be manufactured with a toileting hole, if preferred, allowing participants to toilet without removing the shorts. Shorts with a toileting hole are worn beneath usual underwear.

Looser fitting shorts will be custom-made by DM Orthotics, a UK based company that specialises in dynamic, elastomeric orthoses for healthcare and sport. Shorts will be constructed from a 275 g/m2 fabric, which is 51% Polyamide, 32% Dorlastan and 17% cotton. A company representative will assess each participant to decide the fit of the shorts. The shorts can be manufactured with a toileting hole, if preferred, allowing participants to toilet without removing the shorts. Shorts with a toileting hole are worn beneath usual underwear.