The Orthosis
"Orthoses" (plural) is the more modern word for what used to be called braces, irons, stays, or splints. An orthosis is a device that is used to protect, support, or improve function of parts of the body that move. This is brought about by the bracing function of the orthosis. The professional who evaluates, designs and fits an orthosis is an orthotist.
The Rehabilitation Team:
Recovery Begins
Whether your orthotic needs are a result of disease, traumatic injury, or congenital problems, your rehabilitation will be designed to meet your special needs. An orthotist will have a prescription from your physician and will consult your physical or occupational therapist as well as other healthcare professionals involved with your care.
How Tillges Can Meet Your Personal Needs:
- Prompt services of the highest quality.
- Same or next day services to hospital patients in most situations.
- Established goals based on patient needs prior to product development.
- Skills and product improvements through on-going, local, regional and national seminars.
- On-site custom design and fabricating specific to patients needs. Pre-fabricated orthoses are used whenever a patient's disability allows.
- Use of highest quality materials and components (thermo molding, thermo forming).
Tillges Orthotic Services Include:
- Lower limb orthotics.
- Fracture bracing.
- Tone reducing modifications when required.
- Spinal and upper extremity orthotics.
- Contracture splinting (static - dynamic).
- Foot orthotics - custom made inserts for shoes.
- Halos
- Wound Care Management.
- Compression garments and lymphedema pumps.
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