Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions
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Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions is a full-service ABC Certified facility providing prosthetic and orthotic care for adults and children. Stay up to date on the latest news in the field of prosthetic and orthotic care by following our prosthetic and orthotic solutions blog.
Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions
4y ago
While the latest round of snow and ice has many New Englanders revving up their snow blowers, it may have some packing their suitcases to spend the remaining winter months under palm trees instead of snowcapped pines. Relocating for an extended period of time means there are a few more things to plan for than the average vacation. To our prosthetic patients who will be joining their fellow snowbirds (or planning a lengthy trip any time of year), we offer key considerations for a smooth getaway.
Get a Prosthetic Check-Up
An important first step is making sure your device is in good working ord ..read more
Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions
4y ago
As a patient, you count on your prosthetic and orthotic practitioner’s expertise to help you achieve your functional goals. At Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions, we work hard to earn your confidence by holding ourselves to the highest standards of care. Our technical skills must be matched by our skills as listeners, educators, and motivators for you to have a clear understanding of how things work, why certain options are better than others, and what the realistic consequences of non-use will be. When you play an active role in your care, we can do all of these things well and maximize the ..read more
Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions
4y ago
“Stop slouching! Sit up straight!” How many of us have been on the receiving end of this correction and shrugged it off, or said it to our kids only to be met with an exasperated eye roll? With technology intertwined with so many things we do, these proverbial directives have never been more relevant or important to heed. Our posture depends on it.
There is no denying our cell phones, tablets, and computers make life easier and faster, connect us, and enhance learning. The dangers of this technology are clear, too. Social isolation, privacy infringement, and screen addiction are just a few of ..read more
Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions
5y ago
Mother Nature is bringing on the heat this summer. When temperatures and humidity are on the rise, questions about water activities and limb care on sticky days are common in our office. Here, we share some tips to help keep prosthetic users active and comfortable and their devices in good shape.
First and foremost, we offer a reminder that our practitioners and technicians are available to answer your questions, discuss options and solutions for specific situations, and check and clean your device after exposure to summer elements. Remember, there is no cap to the number of visits you can ma ..read more
Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions
5y ago
The prevalence of diabetes is putting substantial patient populations at high risk for foot complications that require acute wound care. At Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions, the increasing numbers we are seeing for wound care reflect the escalating statistics in our state and nationwide. As providers of durable medical equipment for prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS), we partner with patients and their physicians and wound care specialists to assist with the healing process. From recovery to maintenance and prevention, orthotic and prosthetic support is an important part of long ..read more
Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions
5y ago
People whose lives have been touched by stroke can attest to its seriousness and long-term impact. For others, the term may conjure up the idea of a debilitating but rare condition, an unlikely possibility. Stroke Awareness Month, observed each May, is an opportunity to reinforce important facts, promote emergency responsiveness, and dispel myths about this leading cause of disability in our country. Because mobility is often impaired, it is also an ideal time for our team to highlight the role of orthotic care in the rehabilitation process.
Stroke Statistics
A stroke, medically described as a ..read more