Orthotics deals specifically with bracing weak or ineffective joints or muscles through the use of an orthosis. An orthosis is designed to support the spine, a weakened or disabled limb, or a limb in post–operative condition. Similarly, pedorthotics addresses issues with the foot and ankle.
Services
Each patient is evaluated to determine which orthosis, stock or custom, is best for him or her. Mary Free Bed Orthotics provides patients with customization, adjustments, and instruction for the orthosis.
Services at Mary Free Bed Include:
Evaluation
Fabrication
Fitting and instruction
Adjustments
Repair
Off-Site Services
Hospital services – 24-hour emergency response
Orthotic services at nursing homes and schools
Examples of OrthosesAnkle-foot orthoses
Knee orthoses
Knee-ankle-foot orthoses
Hip orthoses
Reciprocating gait orthoses
Cranial reshaping helmets
Halos
Burn masks
Wrist-hand orthoses
Spinal and cervical orthoses
Fracture orthoses
Foot inserts and custom shoes
Services ExplainedTo be seen, a patient must first have his or her condition evaluated by a physician who writes a prescription for an orthosis. Walk-in patients are accommodated during normal office hours.
Evaluation
The orthotist completes an evaluation, which includes taking a relevant history, measurements, and an impression, as necessary.
Fabrication
In our extensive lab, Mary Free Bed orthotics technicians prepare the patient’s orthosis through total custom fabrication or revision or adjustment of stock items.
Fitting and Instruction
Mary Free Bed's Orthotics staff evaluates function, fit, and comfort when fitting a patient’s orthosis. Patients are provides with basic instructions on how to use and care for the orthosis. If necessary, a therapist may give additional help and training.
Adjustments
Each individualized orthosis may require adjustments to get the orthosis to fit just right. This process requires teamwork between the patient and orthotist. Adjustments or replacements may be needed as the patient grows, ages, or experiences changes in physical condition or lifestyle.
Off-Site Services
Mary Free Bed's Orthotic services are not limited to just the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital campus. Mary Free Bed's Orthotics staff provides 24-hour, on-call staffing for emergency response to area hospitals and emergency rooms and provides services to area nursing homes and schools.
Treatment and Therapy Facilities
Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has four satellite locations in Big Rapids, Hastings, Holland, and Muskegon. Mary Free Bed's orthotics experts may recommend other specialists and programs available at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Services at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital include physiatry, therapy, specialty clinics, a Motion Analysis Center (also known as the Gait Lab), and the Rehab Technology Center, among many other rehabilitation services.
Contact Mary Free Bed Orthotics
For more information or to make a referral, please email Mary Free Bed Orthotics or call:
Grand Rapids
616.242.0315 - or -800.474.0324 |
Fax prescriptions to 616.454.2624
Big Rapids
800.474.0325 |
Fax prescriptions to 616.454.2624
Holland
616.392.6240 or 800.474.0325 |
Fax prescriptions to 616.392.7071
Hastings
616.242-0315 - or - 800.474.0324 |
Fax prescriptions to 616.454.2624
Muskegon
231.798.0047 - or - 800.474.0325 |
Fax prescriptions to 231.7984526