FIRST CHOICE ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS AND DME
SOME OF THE PRODUCTS WE OFFER AND A BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THEM.
SOME OF THE PRODUCTS WE OFFER AND A BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THEM.
ORTHOTIC DEVICES
ORTHOTIC DEVICES
Orthotic devices are recommended for several reasons, including; alignment and support, preventing, correcting or accommodating different areas of the body. Simply put, these devices are mechanisms used in the field of orthotics, a branch of medical knowledge and treatment related to the straightening or correcting of problems in the human muscles or skeletal system.
Knee Braces
Knee Braces
Knee braces can be worn for many different reasons; although some of the main reasons are for pain and discomfort in the knee area.
Wrist Brace
Wrist Brace
Wrist supports or Wrist splints are what they are mostly reffered to are mainly for people who need protection and support for painful, swollen or weak joints.
Arm Brace
Arm Brace
A splint or an Arm brace is used for a shoulder or an arm injury is often part of a rehabilitation plan. The brace helps the damaged limb stay at the right angle and distance from the body to heal.
Back Brace
Back Brace
A back brace is a device a person may wear to support their back. They are used to reduce back pain, to protect from injuries, promote recovery, encourage correct posture and proper spine alignment.
Ankle Brace
Ankle Brace
Ankle braces work by supporting and stabilizing injured ankles, promoting optimal recovery. Soft, flexible ankle braces compress the affected area, which not only helps reduce Inflammation and alleviate pain but also boosts awareness of the injury.
Heel Casts
Heel Casts
Heel casts basically provide additional. Heel casts supports the arch of the foot, absorbing the shock, reducing the pressure to your heel, cushioning the inflamed and stressed ligaments in your foot, and allowing them to heel.
PROSTHETICS DEVICES
PROSTHETICS DEVICES
Prosthetic Device is a devices which replaces all or part of a body part and the functions of a permanently inoperative or malfunctioning body part whether for functional or cosmetic reasons. There two types of prosthetic devices that First Choice specialize in and they are Transtibial and Transfemoral.
Transtibial Prosthesis
Transtibial Prosthesis
A Transtibial prosthesis is an artificial limb that replaces a leg missing below the knee. This is also known as a Below Knee Amputation.
Transfemoral Prosthesis
Transfemoral Prosthesis
A transfemoral prosthesis is an artificial limb that replaces a leg missing above the knee. In the prosthetic industry, a trans-femoral prosthetic leg is often referred to as an "AK" or Above the knee prosthesis.
DME DEVICES
DME DEVICES
Durable Medical Equipment, also known as DME, includes items that are used during treatment and recovery of an injury, illness or due to age related problems.
Mobility Aids
Mobility Aids
These are prescribed to patients who have a challenging time walking or who can't get around well on their own. They are used to assist the patient in getting around physically.
Personal Care Aids
Personal Care Aids
These can include items that assist a disables, ill or elderly patient complete their daily hygiene routines. Personal care aids can help a person get in and out of a bath or shower, use the toilet and for added security from falling,
Oxygen Equipment
Oxygen Equipment
This is not offered by First Choice, but it is a form of DME. These devices can aid patients who struggle with respiratory problems. Example diagnoses include COPD and asthma.
