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Allied health - Prosthesis/Orthosis


Prosthetists and orthotists complete specialised education in the clinical discipline of prosthetics and orthotics.

Orthotists assess, prescribe, apply specially designed and fitted orthosis (brace or appliance) to control biomechanical alignment, aid healing and rehabilitation, and improve mobility. Orthoses are devices that are applied externally to a part of the body. The most common orthoses are ankle, foot and knee orthoses, fracture orthoses and spinal orthoses.

Prosthetist manufacture individually designed artificial devices that replace missing body parts, such as artificial limbs.

Orthotists and prosthetists today are utilising evolving computer aided design and manufacture, sensor technology and software - such as Carbosan and Pro-Shox. Advancing technology enables professionals in the field to create amazing devices such as 'energy storing foot', microprocessor controlled knee and bionic hand.

Orthotists and prosthetists in Australia are represented by the Australian Orthotic and Prostetic Association.

This category lists patient care facilities, professionals in private practice and suppliers that manufacture, distribute, design, fabricate, fit, and supervise the use of orthoses and prostheses.

Orthotic and prosthetic services and devices in Australia are funded by selected private health insurance options. Government assistance schemes are also available in certain circumstances.



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QE Prosthetics & Orthotics

Peter Heinz Centre
Ballarat Health Services

Ballarat, VIC 3350

The centre provides assessment, prescription, fabrication, fitting, review and adjustment of selected prostheses and orthoses.
 

Advanced Prosthetic Centre

(2 locations)

Broadmeadow, NSW 2292

APC Prosthetics provides services to the amputee community from two locations: Broadmeadow and Northmead. The custom-built state-of-the-art facilities are amongst the most modern and advanced prosthetic practices in the world.
APC Prosthetics are the specialist prosthetic consultants of choice to the Australian Paralympic Team.
 

Phillip Brownrigg

Physiotherapist, Prothetist-Orthotist, Footwear Specialist
Strathmore Health Group

Strathmore, VIC 3041

Special interest in foot, ankle and lower leg problems.
 

Orthopaedics Australia

Wantirna, VIC 3152

Orthopaedics Australia has clinics in Melbourne, Malvern, Kew, Wantirna and Upper Ferntree Gully.
 

Mobility Matters

SOS Orthopaedic Services

Fyshwick, ACT 2609

Scooters, wheelchairs, walking aids, patient hoists, daily living utensils, sports braces, bathroom and toilet aids, customised products, medical equipment and furniture.
 

Prosthetic & Orthotic Services

Queen Elisabeth Centre
Ballarat Health Services

Ballarat, VIC 3353

 

Brace Yourself Foot & Ankle Clinic

Dr Richard Chasen
B.P.&O., B.Pod (Hons), M.A.Pod.A.

Elsternwick, VIC 3185

Dr Chasen's dual qualifications in both podiatry and prosthetics & orthotics is virtually unique in Australia. He has also undergone additional intensive post-graduate training in advanced aspects of podiatric practice.
NVOPS

NVOPS

Northern Victoria Orthotic & Prosthetic Service

Shepparton, VIC 3630

Northern Victoria Orthotic & Prosthetic Service is a Shepparton-based orthoses, prostheses and special footwear service.
 

International Foot and Shoe Clinic

Launceston, TAS 7250

Online shop that sells medical grade shoes and boots, Ovidio insoles, muscle support products and a range of other products and accessories.
THE ORTHOTIC CLINIC

THE ORTHOTIC CLINIC

East Bentleigh, VIC 3165

Specialists in foot assessments!
- Manufacture & fitting of custom made foot orthotics
- Bracing for the knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist & hand
- Compression garments
- Fracture splinting and casting

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