Orthotics

Orthotics is the design, fabrication and fitting of bracing for the spine and upper and lower extremities. Albert J. Garney, Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist, customizes orthotic devices to support weak, impaired or injured muscles and joints. Prince William O&P also provides off-the-shelf orthotics and will size, fit, and educate patients on these pre-manufactured devices. Follow-up visits and adjustments are offered to our patients after delivery of custom or off-the-shelf devices.

Braces can be placed into two categories

Off-The-Shelf Orthotics

This type of brace is ordered according to size and then fitted to the patient. In other words, a manufacture has already made the brace and will ship it to us and our orthotist will then fit and educate the patient about the device.

Custom Molded Orthotics

This type of brace is made specifically to fit the patient by the Orthotist and lab technician. The Orthotist and technician design and fabricate the custom brace to fit the patient's individual needs.