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How do I know when my child outgrows his brace?

There are some allowances for growth build into some braces.  There is a small space between the end of the brace and the toes.  When your child’s toes extend over that area, it is time for a new brace.  If the sides and top of the foot show a significant amount of redness and indentation, it also indicates the need for a new brace.

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What are upper limb orthotics?

Upper limb orthotics are slings, braces and supports used for post-reconstructive surgery, spasticity, sports or repetitive injuries and wound healing.  We can provide and fit them for both adult and pediatric patients.  

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What is a KAFO?

A KAFO is a Knee Ankle Foot Orthotic. This device extends from the thigh to the foot and is generally used to control instabilities in the lower limb by maintaining alignment and controlling motion. Instabilities can be either due to skeletal problems: broken bones, arthritic joints, bowleg, knock-knee, knee hyperextension or muscular weakness and paralysis.  There are many different reasons to use a KAFO and there are many different designs. Each design has its own special features and its own specific way to be put on properly. At Sunshine P&O, the orthotist will customize it to your specific needs and will show you the proper way to put it on.

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Should athletes wear foot orthotics?

Orthotics can stabilize your heel so that your movements are sharp.  No matter what sport, you want support to help align your spine and keep your feet from making weakened movements which can create injuries.

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What are prosthetic fillers?

Prosthetic fillers also known as orthotics because they are insoles which contain padding to replace the missing toes.  They are custom fit by Sunshine Prosthetics and Orthotics to  minimize patient discomfort and allow natural walking by improving balance.  They can be prescribed for  partial, transmet, or Symes amputations.

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