Custom Orthotic Fittings
• A
philosophy of customized treatment
• Team-focused
evaluation process
• Individualized
fitting process
• On-site
fabrication
• Ongoing
care and maintenance
• Client
information
A philosophy of customized treatment
While some people can wear off-the-shelf braces or orthotics,
we specialize in fitting people who need custom orthotics.
Recognizing that each of our clients has unique orthotic
needs, we treat each person as an individual.
Our strong concentration in pediatric orthotics is evident
as soon as you enter our facility in Manchester, New Hampshire.
A specially painted rain forest play area and under-the-sea
treatment room make kids feel right at home. Parents tell
us that their children look forward to visiting our inviting
kids' areas and interacting with our fun-loving staff.
Read about our children's play area and treatment room,
published in O & P Edge
magazine and Youth in
Motion. (Click to download
a PDF version)
We invite you to visit us for a consultation, a tour of
our facility and to see our philosophy in action. Throughout
the evaluation and fitting process we work with the entire
family because we understand that if one member of the family
needs orthotics, the entire family is affected.
Our consultations are comprehensive, informative and provided
at no cost.
Team-focused
evaluation process
Evaluations are most effective when performed as a team,
including the client, a Next Step practitioner, and the
client's physical and occupational therapists. Parents of
children needing orthotics are also included in the evaluation
team, as they best know the needs and aspirations of their
child.
Individualized fitting process
Because every client has different challenges, we custom-fit
each person to address individual needs. Our goal-oriented
approach focuses on optimizing each client's potential in
taking part in a full range of activities.
Because a client's physical therapists play an integral
role in optimizing the use of an orthotic, we invite them
to be part of the fitting process.
Many of our young orthotic clients have cerebral palsy,
muscular distrophy, spina bifida or scoliosis, so we have
extensive experience in effectively fitting and treating
clients with these conditions.
On-site
fabrication
All orthotics are fabricated on site to ensure the clinical
team's specifications are met to every detail. This allows
our highly trained technicians to fine-tune adjustments
during a visit to ensure a comfortable fit.
Ongoing
care and maintenance
Maintaining a good, comfortable fit is critical to being
able to pursue a wide range of activities. Children's orthotics
are monitored for growth to make sure comfort and optimal
function are maintained over time.
Our team approach also includes staying in contact with
a client's orthopedist and encouraging physical therapists
to contact us with concerns or questions. This collaborative
approach provides the best care possible.
We recommend the structural integrity of the orthotic be
checked daily and skin be checked for redness and calluses,
indications that the orthotic may not be fitting properly.
Client information
Download our privacy policy, orthotic or prosthetic instruction
sheets and other forms from our Clients
page.
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