Advanced Orthodynamics Inc.

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A certified orthotist is a medical professional skilled in the manufacture, application and use of an orthosis. The steps towards becoming a certified orthotist are: In order to maintain certification, continued updating of one's knowledge through continuing education is required. Certified Orthotists have extensive training in materials, manufacturing, and clinical expertise as well as a comprehensive medical/ science background. Back to FAQs An Orthosis (plural = orthoses) is "an orthopaedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities, or to improve the function of movable parts of the body." (Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary). In other words, an orthosis is a device that helps the body move in a more efficient and comfortable way, or, can be used to simply align and support, as in the case of a splint. Leg, arm and spinal braces, foot orthotics and splints are all considered orthoses. While all orthoses that we provide are intended to brace various parts of the body and prevent further deformity from misalignment, we at Advanced Orthodynamics, go beyond, with our innovative functional control orthotic designs. Not only do these designs brace the existing deformity but also work to counteract, straighten and prevent it. Our Certified Orthotist is able to provide this service by drawing on his knowledge and understanding of pathomechanics to address the underlying cause of the problem. Pathomechanics is an applied science that studies the mechanical forces, both static and dynamic, acting on the human body as a result of a neurological, muscular or skeletal disorder. The meaning of the Greek word, Ortho, is "straight", and we are proud to offer a service which leads our profession back to its roots. Our Certified Orthotist, Eric Bapty, has been successfully fitting and manufacturing functional control orthoses for over ten years and is the only Certified Orthotist in Ontario with this extensive experience. Back to FAQs

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