Neuromuscular Orthotics

Orthotics is the clinical science involved in the assessment, prescription, application and education of an appropriate orthosis for a client. An orthosis is the true term for a brace, calliper or appliance that is designed and fitting to the body to achieve one or more of the following goals:

• Control biomechanical alignment
• Protect and support a healing injury
• Assist rehabilitation
• Reduce pain
• Increase mobility
• Increase independence

Commonly prescribed orthoses include:

• Foot orthoses, for various foot problems
• Ankle and Knee Orthoses, for joint protection or support after surgery
• Fracture orthoses, the modern alternative to plaster or fibreglass casts
• Spinal orthoses, providing low back pain relief or helping control spinal deformities and injurie

There are also a wide variety of prefabricated and custom made orthoses used for many musculoskeletal and neurological diseases. A recent technological advancement in the field of orthotics is Stance Control.

Stance Control

Stance control is a family of knee joints that are incorporated into a full leg brace. It provides knee and hip stability for clients who are unstable or falling as a result of weakened lower limb muscles.

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