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Foot and ankle stretches following serial casting
Stretches for children who have had serial casting and are required to do exercises as advised by their physiotherapist or orthotist
Read moreFoot care advice for people with diabetes
Gives advice on looking after your feet for patients with diabetes
Read moreGuidelines for the use of Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Gives advice to patients who require an AFO orthotic device to hold their foot and ankle in a corrected position
Read moreGuidelines for the use of cervical collars
Advice on how and when to use your prescribed collar and how to care for it
Read moreGuidelines for the use of children's Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Gives advice to parents and carers of children who require an AFO orthotic device to hold their foot and ankle in a corrected position
Read moreGuidelines for the use of compression stockings or hosiery
Advice for patients who have been supplied with compression hosiery to use during the day
Read moreGuidelines for the use of corsets
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a corset from the Orthotics Department
Read moreGuidelines for the use of Functional Foot Orthoses (FFO) Insoles
Answers some of the questions you may have about the use of your functional foot orthoses, more commonly known as insoles
Read moreGuidelines for the use of Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO)
Gives advice to patients who require an KAFO orthotic device to hold their knee, foot and ankle in a corrected position
Read moreGuidelines for the use of protective helmets
Advice for patients and carers who have been supplied with a helmet from the Orthotics Department
Read moreGuidelines for the use of spinal braces
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a spinal brace (sometimes referred to as a TLSO) from the Orthotics Department
Read moreGuidelines for the use of trusses
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a truss from the Orthotics Department
Read morePrescribed Footwear May23
Advice to patients who have been supplied with prescribed footwear from the Orthotics Department
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