Definitions

• Orthotics: The science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing an orthosis under a prescription from a licensed physician, chiropractor, or podiatrist to correct or alleviate neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity.
• Orthosis: Custom-fabricated or custom-fitted brace or support designed to align, correct, or prevent neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity. Supports or devices carried in stock and sold by drug stores or other venues, corset shops, or surgical supply facilities (e.g., fabric and elastic supports, corsets, arch supports, trusses, cervical collars, etc.) are considered "off the shelf" and are not custom made.
• Orthotist: An orthotist is a highly-skilled health care professional specifically educated in all aspects of the provision of orthoses (braces) services to a wide range of patients. The responsibilities of an orthotist include: patient assessment, formulation and implementation of a treatment plan and appropriate follow-up care, as well as designing, fabricating, fitting and repairing orthoses. Proper orthotic treatment ensures an individualized fit to each patient’s unique shape, condition and activity level in order to maximize function, and mobility and/or to promote healing.

Orthotic treatment is a medically ordered service that provides support and protection for body parts that have been weakened or malformed due to injury, disease, disorders of nerves, muscles and bones or birth defects. An orthotist strives to restore mobility and function. Fractures, cerebral damage, muscle, tendon and cartilage tears, scoliosis and spinal cord injuries are also often helped by orthoses. Orthotic treatment can benefit those with neuromuscular conditions caused by stroke, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

What we do

At Ingrid Frank Prosthetics, Inc. you will be evaluated for maximum fit, function, and comfort. Our job isn't done until your device is designed to give you satisfactory confidence and improve your quality of life to the highest degree possible. Sometimes several fittings are required to achieve the the most comfortable, supportive and lightweight device. At our first meeting, we will explain each step of the process to you and answer all your questions completely. We are here to help you complete your rehabilitative experience with us in the most supportive, empathetic and compassionate way possible. Patient education is extremely important to us. Family members and close friends have a great interest in their loved ones' care and we are sensitive to that fact. We are always eager to include everyone concerned in the learning process.

We feature light-weight, state of the art orthotics and will work with you to create a customized solution specific to your needs. We specialize in "hard to fit" clients and will work with with you to face the challenges that come up, making every effort to restore your comfort, function, and mobility to its full potential.

Orthotic Devices

Diabetic Foot Care

Custom shoe inserts

Ulcer management orthoses

Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO -- custom-made or off-the-shelf)

Carbon fiber designs

Arizona AFO brace

Plastic or metal systems

Articulating or fixed-joint ankles

Weight unloading designs

Floor reaction

Knee Braces

Custom made or custom fit

ACL braces

Sports braces

Long Leg Braces

Plastic or metal knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFO)

Stance control knee orthoses

Reciprocating gait orthoses

Hip orthoses

Spinal Orthoses

Corsets

Warm'n'form

Body jackets

SOMI

Hyperextension braces

Cervical supports

Upper Extremity Orthoses

Carpal tunnel splints

Fracture bracing

Static protective bracing

Custom made wrist-hand bracing

Dynamic range of motion orthoses