scope of practice



Orthotics
Orthotics involves braces and other supports to treat a wide range of health issues pertaining to: Athletic Injuries, Stroke Victims, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Diabetes.
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Prosthetics
Prosthetics (Artificial Limbs) involves technologically advanced artificial limbs designed to meet specific needs from everyday use to such activities as running, swimming and skiing. They are designed for each individual and conveniently fabricated in-house, allowing immediate adjustment to be made as well as quick turn around of custom fabricated devices.
• Custom Designed and Fitted
• Comfortable & Functional
• Space-Age Materials
• State-of-the-Art Technology/Microchips
• Lifelike cosmetic covers
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ORTHOTICS (Braces)
 
Upper extremity (both articulating and immobilizing)
- Shoulder orthoses
- Elbow orthoses
- Wrist orthoses
- Hand orthoses
- Finger orthoses
Any and all combinations of the above.

Lower extremity (both articulating and immobilizing)
- Hip orthoses post op hip replacements
- Knee Ankle Foot orthoses (KAFO's)
- Knee orthoses post op/sport injuries rigid system/neoprene systems
- Ankle foot orthoses (AFO's)
- Foot orthoses for heel spurs/plantar fascittis etc
- Custom made shoes
Any and all combinations of the above.

Spinal Orthoses/back braces
- Cervical collars
- Full Body Jackets for post op surgeries
- Lumbar supports/ Corsets




prosthetics

 
LOWER EXTREMITY:
Below the Knee prosthesis (BK prosthesis)
- Sport/recreational prosthetics
- Traditional hard and soft sockets
- Silicone liner/suction sockets
- Multi axial energy storing feet
Above the knee prosthesis (AK prosthesis)
- Bionic/Microprocessor knee systems
- Hydraulic/conventional knee systems
- Silicone liner/suction sockets
- Multi axial energy storing feet
Knee disarticulation prosthesis (KD prosthesis)
Hip disarticulation prosthesis (HD prosthesis)
Partial foot prostheses
Symes prostheses

UPPER EXTREMITY:
Above Elbow
- Conventional and myo electric systems
Below Elbow
- Conventional and myo electric systems
Partial Hand Restoration
Finger Restoration





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Telephone: (315) 786.8973


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