Pediatrics
Lethbridge Orthotics has a devoted pediatric team working with infants and children. We have clinicians with years of specialized experience in working with kids and we love the relationships we get to develop with parents and children who come to our office, whether for a single visit or over years of growth and development.
Our clinicians encompass a full range of services from preventative sports orthotics for young athletes to specialty orthoses and products for conditions such as plagiocephaly, scoliosis, and club foot. We offer a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric bracing and support services that addresses each child’s unique needs. Just as children are continually growing, the Lethbridge Orthotic team is continually learning and committed to advanced training and education.
Here are some common pediatric orthoses. We pride ourselves on the relationships we develop with both children and parents, our clinical
Star Cranial Remolding Orthosis
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Fabricated from an exact model of the infant’s
cranium to obtain optimal fit and function. -
Rigid outer shell maintains the structural integrity.
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Clear thermo-plastic material allows easy inspection of the areas of contact
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Can be modified throughout the treatment program to accommodate the growth, promote symmetry, and improve proportion.
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We specialize in treating these babies’ heads to become more symmetrical. We are the only facility that offers cranial remolding helmets south of Calgary.
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No waiting list, immediate treatment
Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
AFOs are common orthoses for children on both short term and long term bases. We pride ourselves on individualized and specialized care. There are even fun cosmetic options as we care about making every facet of the experience more positive.
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Controls the position and motion of the foot and ankle
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Compensate for weakness
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Correct deformities
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Cerebral Palsy
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Severe Collapsed Feet
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Hypotonia
Supra Malleolar Orthosis (SMO)
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Significant forefoot, mid-foot, and heel instability
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Improves foot instability
Ponseti AFO
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After the clubfoot has been completely
corrected by manipulation, serial casting,
and possibly a heel cord tenotomy. -
95% successful method of preventing
a relapse, when used consistently. -
Use of the brace will not cause
development
delays for the child.
Pavlik Harness
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Treats developmental dysplasia of the
hip and congenital hip dislocation -
Maintains hip in an optimally stable
position while hip socket develops
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