Whether you require a foot orthoses, a sports knee brace, stance control KAFO, spinal support or anything to help you reduce pain and increase function then the clinicians at Northern Victoria Orthotic & Prosthetic Service are able to determine the best solution for your needs.  The range of orthoses available as custom made, custom modified or ready made is very large.  Below is a brief description of some of the varied type of orthoses that are available.

FOOT / ANKLE 

Common orthoses made for the foot and ankle include foot orthoses to:

• Support the arches of the foot
• Reduce pressure on areas of the foot
• Reduce symptoms of plantar fasciitis
• Stabilize the hind foot or control the amount of motion in the ankle

KNEE 

Common orthotic management for:

• Reduce pain in arthritic knees
• ACL / PCL Support
• Mediolateral support of the knee
• Control the knee joint
• Polio

THE BACK 

Orthotic management for the spine include: 

• General support
• Osteoporosis
• Reduce the range of movement of sections of the spine.

UPPER LIMB 

Upper limb orthotic management includes:

• Shoulder joint support and stabalization
• Control of the elbow joint
• Wrist and thumb joint control