What is Pediatric Orthosis?
What is Pediatric Orthosis?
There’s a special place in our hearts for all pediatric doctors and nurses. Children are innocent and humble in many ways, and when they hurt, we hurt. There are pediatric orthotists who specialize in children’s needs. As a child grows, many things change. Just like with adults, pediatric orthosis is a helpful way for a child to feel as comfortable as possible with their condition.
What is Orthosis?
Orthosis is used as a means of correcting disorders of the limbs or spine. It involves the use of devices and braces that provide support and also correct alignment. Orthosis helps to stabilize or guide the joint or body part, and to overall improve function and movement while correcting the alignment.
Orthosis can be used in various instances, such as a knee brace or an orthotic foot insert. Orthosis comes in three different forms: ankle-foot orthosis, knee orthosis, or knee-ankle-foot orthosis. For example, knee pain is common for those involved in sports or who are athletic. It is true that knee braces are exceptional supports to use when you have knee pain. These braces are made of a combination of materials such as elastic straps, plastics, metals, and foam. When your doctor fits you for a brace, they will determine if you need to wear it all day long or just during high impact movement. The uses for orthosis can range from reducing the pain in the problem area, to providing long-lasting support while improving a deformity, or even preventing another from occurring.
What is Pediatric Orthosis?
Pediatric orthosis is essentially the same concept, but specializes in the treatment of conditions that widely occur in children. These conditions are skeletal or neuromuscular, such as plagiocephaly or scoliosis. Sometimes children need braces for limbs or other body parts, and a pediatric orthopedic bracing Palm Beach Gardens orthotist is trained to engage, listen, and evaluate children so they can feel comfortable whatever condition they’re facing. They have the expertise to scan and cast the affected body parts and custom fit braces to enhance the quality of the child’s life.
Pediatric orthotics are distributed by certified orthotists who have a material sciences and biomechanics certification. With children, a physical therapist is also on site to help assist with the function of the orthotic device and will occasionally fit and measure them. For acute situations, physical therapists, doctors, and orthotists usually provide simple devices. These support braces can be purchased locally at pharmacies or sports stores. Depending on the situation, there are orthotic devices that are used for upper extremities such as the elbow and torso, and lower extremities such as the knee, ankle, and sometimes the full leg.
A pediatric orthotist will take accurate measurements to design the best and most comfortable fitting brace or strap for your child.
What Makes a Good Orthotist?
Above anything else, compassion and professionalism make the top of the list for any medical professional. When it comes to your child, you want them to have the best care possible, from someone with a heart for children. This person should have a passion for helping others, and an impressive ability to solve problems. These strong interpersonal skills are learned in school and are developed in a medical setting.
Pediatric orthosis takes a great deal of training and compassion from your specialist. A pediatric orthopedic bracing Palm Beach Gardens doctor is skilled at treating both adults and children. The Fenton Orthotics and Prosthetic team are just that: skilled to help your child feel comfortable in their own skin while wearing their new brace. These decisions can often be emotionally difficult, and our team is ready to console you and answer any of your questions to help you feel at ease. Contact our office today!
