Welcome

Most people never imagine needing our services until there’s been a dramatic change in their life or that of a loved one. Our goal is to give you back some, or most, of what function you’ve lost or to make life a little safer for you or those around you. These changes have either come on slowly or they’ve happened pretty quickly. Regardless, someone has recognized this change and has suggested us or someone like us to provide some help.

This is an old field; in one form or another, people like us have existed for centuries providing devices to assist others with the task of getting on with their lives. They developed creative ways to help people use their limbs again or to even replace missing limbs.

Since the human form has changed very little over the last few thousand years, the basic concepts of what we do has changed very little. Medical science is able to treat people like never before; so when you are referred to us there is a genuine need. The braces and artificial limbs of your grand parent’s day are rarely seen anymore. Technological advances in plastics, metals and microprocessors have put cutting edge materials at our disposal to make these devices lighter, safer and more efficient. No, this isn’t rocket-science, but neither is it the basement workshop of yesteryear.

So in case you’re a little curious, here’s an overview of what our field encompasses,

· An Orthosis, or brace, is intended to protect or support weak or injured parts of your body. These include,

· Leg and Knee Braces

· Ankle and Foot Braces

· Back and Neck Braces

· Wrist, Hand, Finger, Elbow and Shoulder Braces

· A Prosthesis is any device designed to replace a missing body part. We only work with those on the outside of the body such as,

· Artificial Legs and Arms

· Toe Fillers for shoes

· Mastectomy Bras and Breast Forms

· Pedorthics is a specific field of Orthotics which deals with the feet and includes,

· Shoes, including Diabetic Shoes

· Diabetic Insoles

· Non-diabetic Insoles, or Arch supports, either custom or Off-the-Shelf

· Shoe modifications such as lifts and wedges