Orthotics Clinics at Reach for Speech

Each month at Reach for Speech we offer an Orthotics clinic to get our patients fitted with equipment to help with their mobility. Last week, we hosted our July clinic in conjunction with Boston Orthotics and Prosthetics. 

This is a service we love to provide for our patients as it often saves them from having to make trip to the Orthotists office and allows them to add this specialized care into their normal therapy schedule. In one day, we were able to get 6 children fitted in or sized for new equipment!

During these clinics we collaborate with orthotists to complete gait analysis and orthotic prescription. We help analyze walking patterns and identify any muscle imbalances that may be occurring and then come up with a plan for orthotics that are going to maximize independence and stability.  

One of our patients who benefited from the clinic this time was Keira. Keira has been working with her physical therapist at Reach for Speech to increase her ability to walk and complete transfers safely and independently.

While walking, Keira tends to keep her knees bent. Through collaboration between her family, physician, physical therapist, and orthotist a plan to use a new style orthotic was developed.  

While attending the orthotic clinic at Reach for Speech our team was able to watch Keira walk, check her muscle flexibility and strength, and cast and measure her for a new style of orthotic. With the right orthotic prescription, Keira will be able to walk with increased speed, safety, and less assistance. 

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