ORTHOTIST

Orthotics is the science and practice of assessing, measuring and fitting of orthoses to assist weakened joints, realign joints, to support and reduce pain.

What is an Orthotist?

Orthotists are registered healthcare professionals, who use an orthosis to support, align, prevent or correct deformities and/or weaknesses in moveable parts of the body.

What is an Orthosis?

An Orthosis (pl. orthoses) is an externally applied device used to modify the structural or functional characteristics of the body.

Our team of orthotists, who mainly work in hospitals as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including Consultants, Physiotherapists and Podiatrists. Team members refer patients to the orthotist for assessment and treatment.

ASSESSMENT

All our Orthotists are HPC Registered and are experienced in assessing patients for all types of orthoses including:-

• Footwear
• Drop Foot Supports
• Knee Braces
• Ankle/Foot Supports
• Spinal Supports

The orthotic assessment will identify your particular requirement with regard to your condition and presenting problem.

The orthotist will then make a recommendation on the correct treatment required based on the history taken and assessment results.

The orthotic prescription will always be made with the full agreement of the patient.

TREATMENT

Measurements are taken of the body to enable an orthosis to be chosen.

Through our sister company Orthotix, we keep a very comprehensive range of ready made orthoses. If suitable, these can be fitted immediately.

If the orthosis needs to be fabricated the patient is seen again for fitting. In either case, the orthosis is applied to the body and checked for comfort and function. Advice is given to the patient regarding wearing and adapting to the new orthosis.

COMMON ORTHOSES

• Sports braces - including knee, ankle etc
• Collars and neck braces
• Back supports
• Hernia supports
• Upper & lower limb supports
• Pressure relieving & corrective insoles
• Paediatric splints & footwear
• All types of footwear to accommodate any type of foot

TEAM

	Stuart Rees		Howard Whitfield
	Alan Llewellyn		Mike Ferry
	Angharad Rich		Steve Hunt