What are Orthotics?
Orthotics refers to custom-made devices designed to provide support, comfort, alignment, functional independence and pain relief.
Orthotic devices can be used throughout the body (neck, spine, shoulders, hands, knees, ankles and feet.
These made-to-measure devices can be splints, braces, insoles, specialist shoes or boots which are used to treat a variety of conditions such as pes planus (flat footedness), plantar fasciitis, high arches, cerebral palsy, hammer toes, stroke patients, those with multiple sclerosis and scoliosis. Orthotics can also be used to treat athletes looking to optimise foot alignment, providing shock absorption and preventing injuries caused by repetitive motions or inadequate support.
We work with both the NHS and Private Orthotists to prescribe, develop and fit a variety of insoles, splints, aids and braces.
Our New Orthotics Clinic
Types of Orthotics
There are two main types of orthotics, these include: Upper-Limb Orthotics and Lower-Limb Orthotics.
Upper Limb Orthotics
Devices designed to support and assist the upper limb, including the arm, wrist, hand, and fingers. They are used to address various conditions, injuries, or disabilities that affect the upper extremity. Upper limb orthotics can provide stability, protection, and assistance to improve function and enhance quality of life.
Solutions include; thumb inhibition splints, wrist splints, elbow braces, resting hand splints, shoulder supports, DM orthotics, Job Skin Products and a variety of other aids and appliances.
Lower Limb Orthotics
Devices designed to support and assist the lower limb, including the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. They are used to address a variety of conditions, injuries, or disabilities that affect the lower extremities. Lower limb orthotics can provide stability, alignment, protection, and assistance to improve mobility and enhance quality of life.
Solutions include; insoles, braces, ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), dynamic ankle foot orthoses (DAFOs), knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFOs) and a variety of other aids and appliances.
Our Orthotic Services
At Let’s Go Physio, we offer a range of both upper limb and lower limb orthotics and have years of experience in providing excellent care.
Our therapists have completed and studied the OSKAR (Optimal Segment Kinematics and Alignment Approach to Rehabilitation) a recognised qualification in the prescription and tuning of splints and footwear.
We have an in-depth knowledge of splint-compatible footwear which in turn makes the appliance more effective in treating gait abnormalities whether this be spina bifida, cerebral palsy, stroke and multiple sclerosis.
Each client is different and our experienced team will create a bespoke Orthotics therapy plan tailored to your individual needs and requirements.
Benefits of Orthotics
Orthotics offer a range of benefits for individuals such as:
- Pain relief
- Functionality
- Enhanced performance
- Improved alignment & posture
- Increased comfort & mobility
- Prevent injury & aid rehabilitation
Worried Parent
A worried parent came to us after using the NHS Orthotics service for several years and decided to seek more expertise following her daughter’s condition.
Let’s see what they had to say about our Orthotics service:
“We had used NHS orthotics services for several years before we felt the need to seek more expert and thorough assessments.
Let’s Go Physio had been recommended to us by a charity we use. I know it’s a big decision to make, to decide to use non-NHS services however once we met with the team and had our first assessment I knew it was 100% the correct decision for our daughter.
I felt such a huge sigh of relief to be given such a detailed, thorough, honest and expert assessment. The team are incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, kind and professional.
The difference between the assessment, treatment, quality of the products/equipment and the aftercare provided between Let’s Go Physio and the NHS is worlds apart.
We believe our daughter is in the best hands with Let’s Go Physio and they sincerely care about her development. They are human and understand the challenges that go with wearing AFOs and offer great advice when we come unstuck. For all of the above reasons, we would recommend Let’s Go Physio and the team; knowing we are giving our daughter the very best start in life.”
We understand that the prospect of treatment can be daunting. To help make your experience as comfortable and as stress-free as possible, our team of therapists will work with you to create a bespoke therapy plan. If you’re interested in learning more about our Orthotics service or if you have any questions, please get in touch with our friendly team.
Call 01282 222720 or email info@letsgophysio.co.uk.
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