Lower Limb Orthotics
Lower limb orthotics are specialist external devices that are used in certain areas of the lower limb to correct an abnormal alignment. These may include braces, insoles, splints or other devices.
Lower Limb Services
Foot Orthotics
Foot orthoses (commonly called “orthotics”) are devices inserted into shoes to provide support for the foot by redistributing ground reaction forces acting on the foot joints while standing, walking or running. They may be either pre-moulded (also called pre-fabricated) or custom made according to a cast or impression of the foot.
Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFOs)
An ankle–foot orthosis (AFO) is an orthosis or brace that encumbers the ankle and foot. AFOs are externally applied and intended to control position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities. AFOs can be used to support weak limbs, or to position a limb with contracted muscles into a more normal position.
Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFOs)
A knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) is an orthosis that encumbers the knee, ankle and foot. The motion at all three of these lower limb areas is affected by a KAFO and can include stopping motion, limiting motion, or assisting motion in any or all of the three planes of motion in a human joints namely – sagittal, coronal, and axial. Mechanical hinges, as well as electrically controlled hinges are commonly used in this process.
Knee Orthosis (KO)
A knee orthosis (KO) or knee brace extends above and below the knee joint. It is generally worn to support or align the knee. In the case of diseases causing neurological or muscular impairment of muscles surrounding the knee, a KO can prevent flexion or instability of the knee.
Unloader Braces Orthosis
An unloader knee brace is a type of knee brace that can be used to provide stability, support, and pain relief caused by knee osteoarthritis that primarily affects only one side of the knee joint.
Spinal Orthosis
Spinal orthoses are classified according to the region of the spine immobilized by the orthosis: cervical orthosis (CO), cervicothoracic orthosis (CTO), or thoracolumbar sacral orthosis (TLSO).