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About your appointment

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Your first visit will be for an initial assessment with a clinician who practices Orthotics called an Orthotist. They are required to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are professionals with a degree qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As the Orthotist...

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What should you bring to your appointment?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It would be helpful if you could bring the following: A list of questions you may want to ask your Orthotist Any previous orthoses you have been issued with A spare pair of footwear if you are being assessed for a raise Suitable clothing for your assessment Suitable footwear if you are bei...

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How long will your appointment take?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The length of your appointment will depend on the nature of your referral. As a guide, appointments usually take a minimum of 20 minutes and for complex assessments and casts up to an hour. You can see more information about your appointment via the Your Appointment page.

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What footwear is best for accommodating an Orthosis?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It may be necessary to change your chosen style of footwear if your orthosis is to be effective. Shoes or boots should have a strong, wide, supportive base. Any shoes with a heel higher than three centimetres are generally unsuitable for use, as are most types of slip-on and court shoes, as they...

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What type of shoe is best to raise/modify?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Enclosed shoes with a secure fastening (laces or Velcro) are best suited to be adapted. Shoes with a reasonable sole and heel material depth, a plain wedge-type sole unit of a firm density material, and trainers without air bubbles, are suitable styles. Avoid shoes with welt stitching through th...

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What to do if your Orthosis needs repair

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Please keep your orthoses in good repair.  If the orthosis you have been provided with breaks or becomes worn contact the department by using the contact details to the left of this page regarding its repair. For example, if you have received footwear you can drop them into the department to be r...

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