Orthotic Therapy is the medical speciality of designing and fitting braces/splints to different parts of the body to improve function.

What conditions are normally treated by Orthotic Therapy?

Typical conditions include:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Flat Feet
• Sports injuries
• Ankle, Knee & Back Pain 
• Cerebral Palsy
• Rheumatoid / Osteo Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Polio
• ...and many more.

What does orthotic therapy look like?

In most cases, the therapy usually starts with an initial appointment that includes:

• A discussion of your relevant history and expectations
• A biomechanical assessment and gait analysis 
• Evaluation of your Orthotic needs 
• Taking detailed measurements and a cast or impressions 
• An explanation of the proposed design of your orthosis 
• Appropriate advice will be given relevant to your condition

What is an orthosis?

An orthosis is a support, brace or splint used to support, protect, align, prevent or correct the function of moveable parts of the body. These can range from shoe inserts to more complicated knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFO) or braces to support the spine.

What types of orthosis are there?

Below are the most common types of orthosis prescribed to Children and Adults:

Orthosis for Adults include:

• Fully Bespoke Footwear
• Specialist (ready-made) Footwear
• Prescription Insoles
• Orthopaedic Braces
• KAFOs (knee ankle foot orthoses)
• AFOs (ankle foot orthoses)

Orthosis for Children include:

• Specialist Footwear
• Prescription Insoles
• AFOs & DAFOs
• Lycra Garments
• Protective Helmets

Why wear orthosis?

Wearing orthotics can help improve function, aid recovery from injury, reduce pain, enhance mobility and reduce deformities.