Orthotics and Orthotic Products in Ireland

Orthotics and Neurology

Neurology is a medical speciality dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Such conditions include, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy (CP), brain injury etc. Orthotic intervention is commonly seen in the form of ankle foot orthotics, footwear and insoles.   In neurological conditions orthotic intervention is seen most commonly in the form of Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO). An AFO is used to treat foot deformities, foot drop, ankle instability, reduced walking ability or all of the above. In some neurological condition the nerve pathway is interrupted and it ...

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Orthotics and Arthritis

  The use of orthotics is vast within the broad spectrum of arthritis and its resultant symptoms. It ranges from neck collars to lower back supports, upper limb bracing to specialised footwear.   The foot is one area that is highly susceptible to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other painful arthritic conditions. The foot structure is one of the more complex skeletal parts of the human body; it has 23 bones, 33 joints, 55 articulations and over a hundred tendons, muscles and ligaments.     &...

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Orthotics and Diabetes

Diabetic patients have an increased risk of serious complications that affect the feet and lower limbs, which may lead to ulceration.   Orthotic prescription of diabetic specification footwear can help reduce the risk of suffering from ulcers.          Specialised Devices:   Pressure revelling footwear Walkers Diabetic spec. footwear Stock Modular Bespoke Diabetic spec. insoles Simple inlays Functional foot orthotics TCI – total contact insoles ...

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Orthotics and Paediatrics

Paediatric orthotics covers a huge range of disabled and able bodied children.   It can range from children with mild flat feet to children with a severe reduction in mobility.    Conditions Seen:   Flat feet/overpronation Cerebral Palsy Spina Bifida Down Syndrome Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) or Club Feet       Flat Feet   To understand flat feet you must first understand the no...

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Orthotics and Sport

    Foot orthotics is a device designed to restore your natural foot function.   Specific sports orthotics realigns the foot and ankle bones to their neutral position, thereby restoring natural foot function.   They give a more even weight distribution and provide shock absorption in high impact sports.    Imbalances in the foot can result in abnormal foot motion, supination or over-pronation.   T...

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