What is an Orthosis?
An Orthosis (plural = orthoses) is “an orthopaedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities, or to improve the function of movable parts of the body.” (Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary). In other words, an orthosis is a device that helps the body move in a more efficient and comfortable way, or, can be used to simply align and support, as in the case of a splint. Leg, arm and spinal braces, foot orthotics and splints are all considered orthoses. While all orthoses that we provide are intended to brace various parts of the body and prevent further deformity from misalignment, we at Advanced Orthodynamics, go beyond, with our innovative functional control orthotic designs. Not only do these designs brace the existing deformity but also work to counteract, straighten and prevent it. Our Certified Orthotist is able to provide this service by drawing on his knowledge and understanding of pathomechanics to address the underlying cause of the probl
