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.
QE Prosthetics & Orthotics
The Peter Heinz Rehabilitation Centre
Ballarat Health Services
Ballarat, VIC 3350
The centre provides assessment, prescription, fabrication, fitting, review and adjustment of selected prostheses and orthoses.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.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.
THE ORTHOTIC CLINIC
East Bentleigh, VIC 3165
Specialists in foot assessments!- Manufacture & fitting of custom-made foot orthotics
- Specialising in softer orthotic materials
- Bracing for the knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist & hand
- Compression garments
- Fracture casting (Fibreglass and Plaster) & splinting
Custom Orthotics
Entire Podiatry Australia
(7 locations)
Clayfield, QLD 4011
Custom Orthotics Clinics in Clayfield, Logan, Margate, Morayfield, North Lakes, Robina and Strathpine.
Balance Podiatry Centre
(4 locations)
Mackay, QLD 4740
Specialising in orthotic therapy for the treatment of foot, leg and back pain. We use the latest video assessment technology. All soft rubber orthotics are made "in-house" using the Orthema cadcam system. SAME-DAY service (Mackay only)....assessment, 3D feet scan, orthotic manufacture, fitting. on site shoe store stocking, Kumfs, Clarks, Saucony, Merrell, PG Lite, Naot, Betula.
Perth Surgical Shoemakers
Wembley Shoes
agents for Comfort & Fit
Wembley, WA 6014
Perth Surgical Shoemakers® & Wembley Shoes® (Comfort and Fit® agents) give you access to the widest range of surgical grade and comfort/orthotic-friendly footwear in WA. We also manufacture custom-made surgical grade footwear, custom moulded accommodative orthotic insoles, Caliper (AFO’s) and provide modifications to footwear by highly qualified surgical boot makers.