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Abasiophilia, considered by some to be a type of paraphilia, is a psychosexual attraction to disabled people who use orthopaedic appliances such as leg braces, orthopaedic casts, spinal braces or wheelchairs. However, only a very small minority who engage in a sexual relationship with the handicapped are actually affected by this condition. The etymology is from the Greek abasios, meaning "lameness". The attraction can be very strong. For some, it can be a source of guilt. It is not uncommon for those affected to want to use orthopaedic appliances themselves. The majority of those who do obtain and use orthopaedic appliances find this a source of relief from what can be an overpowering desire. This has been stated many times in postings on many of the Yahoo Groups catering for leg-brace devotees and wannabes. It is classed as a form of disability which starts in early childhood, usually long before puberty is reached. There is normally a trigger event in early childhood involving disabled children or adults. It is most common in those who were children in the 1940s, 50s and 60s when Polio was common and there were more people using leg braces than today. Studies made in the last 10 years of those contributing to internet leg-brace devotee groups confirms the most common age of leg-brace devotees and wannabes as between 50 and 70; there are few leg-brace devotees aged less than 40.