Author: Marshall

An orthosis can be defined as: An external orthopedic appliance, either prefabricated or custom made, that controls movement of specific body parts. Your health care provider’s evaluation directs us to the specific type of control needed for your orthotic care. Working with your doctor and family,...

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Your doctor has ordered a S. O. M. I. Orthosis for your condition.  We would like to provide you with an instruction sheet containing some tips on the brace care and application. DEFINITIONS: Sternal section:  Largest portion of the brace with shoulder bars contoured over the shoulders. ...

Remove any pillows from behind the patient’s head.  Position patient with arms to the side, shoulders down and head centrally aligned. Slide the Back Piece behind the patient’s neck and center it. Flare the sides of the Front out, slide it up the chest wall and scoop...

A foot orthosis, or arch support, is a custom molded device made from a variety of materials ranging from rigid plastic to soft foams. It is designed to support the arches of your foot and redistribute your weight to different areas to prevent excessive pressure....

1. DAYS1-3. Begin wearing your orthosis in a NON weight-bearing situation for 15-30 minutes several times each day, ie., watching television or sitting down to eat. 2. DAYS 4-7. Continue step 1, add 15 -30 minutes of function such as walking around the house. 3. DAYS 8-14....

Your doctor has ordered a thoracic lumbar corset (brace) for your back. The following several tips should make the wearing and care of this brace much easier. How to put your brace on and take it off: - Try to wear a clean dry cotton t-shirt under...

Your physician has ordered a Hyperextion Orthosis (brace) for your back problem. We, at Marshall-Kloene Orthopedics, in an effort to lessen any confusion concerning your Orthosis (brace), are providing you with this step by step instruction sheet for your convenience. Please read it over carefully...

by Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP, and Randy Richardson, RPA inMotion People who have experienced limb loss know that it only takes a moment for your life to be completely redefined. Yesterday, you were standing and walking. Today, you are in a hospital bed or a wheelchair....