Bracing (Orthotics)
In clinic we discuss whether bracing is a good option for your spine condition. If you decide to have a brace, the orthotists and surgeons work with you to make your personal treatment plan.
A spinal brace is prescribed for a number possible reasons. (1) To slow your spinal curve to prevent the need for you to have an operation / surgery. (2) To slow your spinal curve to delay an operation / surgery until you are older. (3) Help with your posture. (4) Help any pain your spinal curve causes.
Wearing a brace can avoid an operation / surgery. We will let you know if this might work for you. It depends on things like your age, if there is a cause for your spine curve and how bad the curve is.
Overall, we want to make your outcome of your treatment the best we can.
The Orthotics Team
Orthotists are registered healthcare professionals who specialise in the assessment of biomedical problems. Our Orthotists are supported by a team of Orthotic Rehabilitation Technicians. Meet our Orthotics teams:
Bracing (Orthotics) in Edinburgh
Bracing (Orthotics) in Glasgow
There is a nationwide organisation, the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.
Their full web site is at the following link, www.bapo.com
We work towards National Standards and are influenced by international practice.
