Jeremy Kriek & Son - Prosthetics, Orthotics, Mobility Equipment

06/11/2023

🌟 Today is the D-Day – Happy International and Day (P&O). 📢 Over the next days, we'll delve into the 5 Ps - Addressing and Reinforcing the Prosthetics and Orthotics Ecosystem: They stand for People-centered, Policy, Product, Personnel, and Provision. Stay tuned for insights all week and beyond. 🦾🦿

05/01/2022

How Do Above-Knee Prosthetic Legs Work?​
Also known as AK, transfemoral, or TF prostheses, an above-knee prosthetic leg consists of the following:
- Custom-made socket
- Liner and support frame
- Knee joint unit
- Pylon and foot
Every part of any above-knee prosthesis designed to mimic the function of a real leg by providing support, stability and balance, flexibility, along with a dynamic range of motion

04/01/2022

BELOW KNEE PROSTHESIS
How Do Below-Knee Prosthetic Legs Work?​
Also known as BK, transtibial, or TT prostheses, a below-knee prosthetic leg consists of the following:
- Custom-made socket
- Liner and support frame
- Pylon and foot
Every component of a below knee prosthesis in designed to work together to ensure comfort , flexibility and maximized movement. The socket is crucial to the feel and function of the prostheses. The pylon is essential to providing support and the foot is pivotal to balance and gait.
How Soon After My Amputation Can I Receive A Prosthesis?
It usually takes two to six months for inflammation to subside and surgical wounds to heal before patients can be accurately fit for a permanent prosthesis.

04/01/2022

Compression Stockings are worn on the legs to help reduce swelling of the limbs and improve vascular efficiency, due to varicose veins or similar related medical conditions.
Diabetic socks work to improve blood flow by providing warmth without constriction. Because diabetes causes poor circulation in the feet, it's important not to constrict the blood vessels there. Lastly, diabetic socks protect the feet from injury by offering lots of cushioning.

01/01/2022

We supply “Off the Shelf” Orthotic items, as well as Custom Made Orthotic and Prosthetic external appliances for the body. These include but are not limited to; Custom Made Arch Supports, Back, Neck, Leg Bracing & Callipers. Back Corsets, Compression Stockings and many other orthotic items and equipment. We supply Wheel Chairs, Walking frames and Home Nursing assistive devices.

31/12/2021

31/12/2021

Happy New year to you !
We reopen on 3 January 2022

28/12/2021

If your prosthetics feel uncomfortable, the alignment may have to be adjusted
Contact us on the 3 Jan 2022 to book an appointment on 0312029571

28/12/2021

Orthotics They are prescription medical devices that you wear inside your shoes to correct biomechanical foot issues such as problems with how you walk, stand, or run. They can also help with foot pain caused by medical conditions such as diabetes, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, and arthritis. Orthotics might even help you avoid surgery to fix flat feet.

28/12/2021

We custom make Prosthetic Limbs for the Public & Private Health Care, as well as for Private Patients. Our main concern is your comfort, and to help you regain your confidence and ability to walk again.