Orthotics
Branch of medicine [Orthopaedics] pertaining to Prescription, Design, Fabrication, Application and Adjustment of Orthosis.
Orthotist
Allied Health Care Professional [Designated to Prescribe, Design, Fabricate & Fit ORTHOSIS] with Combination of [Meticulous care] + [Conscientious attitude] + [thorough Knowledge in…..
Orthosis [or-tho‘sis]
An Exo-skeletal Orthopaedic Support [ Splint / Device/ Brace/ Corset/ Aid ] Maintaining Anatomical Alignment [ Skeletal & Neuromuscular structure in a Position recommended by Orthopaedic guidelines]
WHY or WHEN an Orthosis is Prescribed ?
- When its necessary to Correct a deformed structure and, as well to prevent deformation, through Conservative method [No invasive]
- It can be to Restore or Retain – a movable body parts’ shape and joint position
- Immobilize displaced body part
- Process of Physical Rehabilitation
- Protect from Physical Trauma (injury) during Sports.
- Reduce pain …. the Most common factor !!
Common Foot Complications [General Chart]
MY Innovations
NASAL PROTECTION ORTHOSIS [NPO]
NPO generally Known as Sports Mask or Nose Guard, Is a Custom Designed Protection category Orthosis, ‘prescribed for Nasal Bone Fracture in Sports Injury like Soccer, Hand-Ball etc’.
TIBIAL CURVE CORRECTION ORTHOSIS [TCCO]
TCCO: Is a 3 point pressure principle serial correction Orthosis ‘developed [designed] to straighten the mild Lateral curving (Outward-bend) between Knee and 200Ankle’. Kids ranging between 9 Months to 3 Years ‘develop bending of Tibial bone(Leg) with secondary condition of In-toeing gait (foot turns inward while walking). Suspected reasons : A. Early walking in Baby walker B. Walking with Diaper C. Obesity D. ‘W’ sitting. E. other than Blount’s disease or rickets or physiologic genu-varum.
DIABETIC CHARCOT FOOT CUSTOMIZED ORTHOSIS [DCFZO]
DCFzO is an Unique pattern Custom Designed & Fabricated Poly Ethylene Orthosis: for patients with Charcot Neuroarthropathy (CN) / Diabetic Charcot Foot.
“CN” develops among Diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy, leading to pathological fracture/dislocation at Ankle and foot.
“CN” potentially compromises normal Gait-Pattern [Ambulation] at Early-stage, Causes disability at Later-stage and can potentially end up in Amputation if neglected.
Publications:
MY Works
Mr Julius N Immanuel
Phone: +965 510 07890
+91 90031 32305
+1 253 231 6687
Email: pro@orthotist-julius.com
SPECIALTY:
Design and Fabrication of “Custom Orthosis” and Counseling
EXPERIENCE:
Nearly 20 Years of experience in Disability Care & Rehabilitation
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
- The Board of Certification/ Accreditation International [BOC – USA]
- International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics [ISPO]
- American Diabetes Association [ADA]
- Diabetic Foot Society of India [DFSI]
- Orthotics and Prosthetics Association of India [OPAI]
- Rehabilitation Council of India [RCI]