What is an orthosis?
An orthosis is a support worn on the body. It can hold a weak joint steady, protect an injury while it heals, keep a limb in a better position, or help you walk more safely. Some are made to a cast or scan of your own limb in the CuraFoot lab; others are ready-made and fitted and adjusted for you.
How it works
Assessment and measurement
A clinician examines the limb, how you stand and walk, and what the orthosis needs to do, then takes measurements, a cast or a scan.
Made in our lab
Custom orthoses are made in the CuraFoot lab from your cast or scan.
Fitting and follow-up
You try the orthosis on, it is adjusted until it fits well, and you learn how to put it on and look after it.
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Orthoses we make and fit
Orthoses we make and fit:
- Ankle foot orthoses (AFO)
- Knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFO)
- Foot orthoses (SMO, UCBL)
- Knee braces
- Spinal braces
- Hand and wrist splints
- Splints for children’s legs and feet
- Walker boots and cast shoes
- Pressure garments
Who needs a brace or splint?
- Foot drop after a stroke or nerve injury
- Weakness from cerebral palsy, polio or other nerve and muscle conditions
- Children with clubfoot (CTEV) or knock knees
- Foot and ankle fractures or sprains that need protecting
- Knee arthritis or an unstable knee
- Back conditions that need support
- Hand and wrist injuries or weakness
Benefits of the right orthosis
The right orthosis can make walking safer and less tiring, ease pain, protect a healing injury and, in children, help hold a corrected position as they grow.
Braces, splints and orthoses: your questions
What is an AFO?
An ankle foot orthosis is a brace that fits inside the shoe and up the back of the leg. It supports the ankle and foot, most often for foot drop, and helps lift the toes as you walk.
Do I need a doctor’s note?
You can book directly. If a doctor has recommended an orthosis, bring their note and any reports or X-rays.
Can children wear orthoses?
Yes. CuraFoot makes splints and orthoses for children, including for clubfoot and knock knees, and checks them regularly as the child grows.
How do I book?
Request an appointment online, call 062923 00396 or message us on WhatsApp. The clinic desk will confirm a time with you.
