Active Orthopedic Solutions

Description

Whether you are affected by a sport injury or a progressive disease, we are bracing specialists, highly skilled professionals, that provide braces to enhance mobility and prevent re-injury. Our range of products and services includes: Sports Bracing and Supports, Orthopedic Braces, Orthopedic Footwear, Foot Orthotics and Shoe Modifications. CPM and Cryotherapy equipment is available for rental.

Active Orthopedic Solutions is the preferred provider of orthotic services for Kingston General Hospital . Active Orthopedic Services (AOS) was founded in 2005 to address the needs of patients who were left without services as a result of the closure of St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital Orthotics Department. Initially located in the Medical Arts Building, AOS expanded to a new state of the art facility in February 2010. What is a Certified Orthotist? A Clinical Certified Orthotist (CO) (c) has a minimum of eight years of education and practical training. Certified Orthotists work closely with physicians, therapists and their clients to design and fit the orthotic devices that will enhance a patient’s functional life. A Certified Orthotist treats patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. Our Certified Orthotists are members in good standing with the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO) . They also have Departmental Assistant Status with Providence Care, St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital.

Modifications include flares and buttresses to provide stability for the ankle and foot; extended shanks and rocker soles to reduce forefoot pressures; and relasting, or re-shaping shoes to accommodate deformities. Our Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician is a highly skilled craftsman who integrates specific orthopedic requirements into footwear. Common modifications include: Stretching to decrease pressure on various parts of the feet. Lifts to compensate for a short leg / leg lenght discrepancy. Rocker soles to decrease pain under the ball of the foot and assist with heel to toe transfer for ankles with reduced mobility or arthritis.

Active Orthopedic Solutions provides quality patient care and manufactures a wide range of custom orthotic appliances in our 3800sq/ft clinic and laboratory facility.

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