13/06/2023
Orthotic Therapy is the medical speciality of designing and fitting braces/splints to different parts of the body to improve function.
What conditions are normally treated by Orthotic Therapy?
Typical conditions include:
Plantar Fasciitis
Flat Feet
Sports injuries
Ankle, Knee & Back Pain
Cerebral Palsy
Rheumatoid / Osteo Arthritis
Diabetes
Polio..and many more.
What does orthotic therapy look like?
In most cases, the therapy usually starts with an initial appointment that includes:
A discussion of your relevant history and expectations
A biomechanical assessment and gait analysis
Evaluation of your Orthotic needs
Taking detailed measurements and a cast or impressions
An explanation of the proposed design of your orthosis
Appropriate advice will be given relevant to your condition
What is an orthosis?
An orthosis is a support, brace or splint used to support, protect, align, prevent or correct the function of moveable parts of the body. These can range from shoe inserts to more complicated knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFO) or braces to support the spine.
What types of orthosis are there?
Below are the most common types of orthosis prescribed to Children and Adults:
Orthosis for Adults include:
Fully Bespoke Footwear
Specialist (ready-made) Footwear
Prescription Insoles
Orthopaedic Braces
KAFOs (knee ankle foot orthoses)
AFOs (ankle foot orthoses)
Orthosis for Children include:
Specialist Footwear
Prescription Insoles
AFOs & DAFOs
Lycra Garments
Protective Helmets
Why wear orthosis?
Wearing orthotics can help improve function, aid recovery from injury, reduce pain, enhance mobility and reduce deformities.
