WHAT IS A PROSTHETIC?
Prosthetics are artificial extensions of the body. They are used to replace body parts that are missing from birth, lost through an injury or disease, or which require removal / amputation due to medical reasons
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WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU ARE A NEW AMPUTEE?
Initial Evaluation
Together, along with your physician and rehabilitation specialists, we assess your needs and wants in terms of function, cosmesis (looks), and comfort.
Custom Design & Fitting
Your prosthesis or orthosis is designed specifically for you through the use of casts, measurements and working models.
First Fitting & Alignment
We ensure that each component part meet specifications for maximal fit and your comfort. Alignment is carefully adjusted to your individual gait and balance.
Final Fitting
Following a complete check of your prosthesis or orthosis, you are thoroughly instructed in its capabilities, function and use.
Ongoing concern and care
Following the final fitting, you are then carefully monitored to ensure continuing fit for comfort and alignment, as well as for functionality and use as your activity increases.
Hospital Call and Home Visits
If transportation is an issue, we do make hospital calls and home visits for those with transportation problems. However, it may be necessary to charge for these special services.
Amputee Rehabilitation
We have a close network of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and General Practioners, combined with our own knowledge of the Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist and Assistant
Rehab Includes
Exercise Guideline for the Amputee
Equipment Needs for the Amputee
Exercise Instructions
Residual Limb Management
Transfer
Shrinker Fitting
Wrapping
Positioning
Gait Training
7 Shepstone Road
Athlone Park, Amanzimtoti
Email: accounts.jde@iafrica.com
Tell: 031 904 1887 / 1233
OPENING HOURS:
Mon – Thurs: 8am – 4pm
Friday: 8am – 3pm
Sat and Sun: Closed
