Cranial Remoulding Orthosis
WE ARE FDA CERTIFIED IN CRANIAL REMOULDING ORTHOTICS.
With our partner Orthoamerica Starband we offer premium custom cranial remoulding orthoses. A Cranial Remoulding Orthosis is an infantile treatment only that involves a custom-made helmet.
A CRANIAL ORTHOSIS
Fits to the shape of the head and contains areas of space over the flattened regions.
The spaces allow natural growth of the head in these regions over a period of several weeks or months, allowing the structures to correct itself. There are no areas of direct pressure applied therefore ensuring a safe and painless treatment. We will assess, scan, measure and monitor the growth of your baby’s head. |
WITH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
We work together with our team at Early Bird Therapy to ensure your baby receives optimal and effective treatment.
CLINICAL GAIT ANALYSISOUR CORNERSTONE
consulting offerings, this analysis service can include: Biomechanical evaluations, Leg Length discrepancy evaluations & Footwear Modifications, Orthotic Review & Treatment Plan Development. During the consultation we perform a thorough examination, including range of movement, muscle strength, hypermobility and spasticity. We will also want to understand what your goals and expectations are from treatment. During consultations we will set out a plan for treatment and discuss what we think is achievable with our orthotics and your therapy programme.
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We are happy to discuss any of these with your referring therapist to ensure all members of your team are working towards the same goal. Once we have a clear treatment programme and orthotic prescription we will give you a full and exact quote for the entire treatment.
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM CONSULTINGAT GIBSON ORTHOTICS
We welcome Interdisciplinary discussions -
By offering a specialized Orthotic Consulting Service when other Health Professionals would like to discuss Orthotic Options for their patients. We are committed to an MDT approach with (Orthotic Clinics) being established in and around Gauteng. |
Common ConditionsWE DESIGN CUSTOM ORTHOTIC SOLUTIONS
with excellent knowledge and expertise in treating many neurological and orthopaedic conditions. We work with individuals and their families to identify an individual’s difficulties and formulate a treatment plan to allow people to achieve their full potential. Spina Bifida A COMMON DISORDER
involving the incomplete development of the spinal cord and/or the protective covering of a fetus’ spine during early stages of pregnancy. |
Cerebral Palsy
COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS “CP”
it can be described as a disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture. Often characterised by loss or impairment of motor function, movement, balance and ability to walk or stand.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)OFTEN MARKED BY PROGRESSIVE
muscular atrophy, beginning with the intrinsic muscles of the foot. Clinical presentation depends to some extent on how advanced the disease is. Lower-leg atrophy is common, and because some muscles weaken more rapidly than others, the result is often imbalanced. Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)AN OPERATION ON THE NERVES
of the spinal cord to reduce spasticity (Muscle Stiffness) of the leg in children with Cerebral Palsy. Often Orthotics are prescribed postoperatively to maximise the outcomes of the surgery. |
Toe Walking
IT’S NORMAL FOR TODDLERS
to walk on their toes as their gait develops, but when this pattern persists in children older than two years, it’s a cause for concern. Toe walking could be idiopathic or a precursor of a neurological or developmental condition.
Poliomyelitis (Post Polio Syndrome)A CONDITION THAT AFFECTS POLIO SURVIVORS
survivors years after recovery from an initial acute attack of the poliomyelitis virus. Post-polio syndrome is mainly characterised by new weakening in muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection and in muscles that seemingly were unaffected. |
Flat Feet (Pez Planus)FLATFOOT DEFORMITY OR PES PLANUS
is one of the most common foot pathology in patients of all ages. The deformity may be associated with discomfort and pain, instability, serious foot, ankle, knee, and lower back pains and misalignments. |
Custom orthotic and footwear
THE DESIGN AND PURPOSE OF AN ORTHOSIS
is different according to each person’s unique needs and goals, which often includes supporting or correcting abnormal limb positioning, preventing deformity, providing a stable base when sitting and standing, and facilitating a safer and more efficient walking pattern.
Our most commonly selected orthosis are:
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Footwear fine TuningPAEDIATRIC ORTHOTIC
A unique and proven process of designing, manufacturing, fitting and fine tuning an Orthosis to a patients’ gait, biomechanical predeposition and the provided footwear. This allows us the freedom to use a greater variety of shoes, giving the patient more option at a lower cost. The end result is a smooth, natural, energy efficient way of walking. We can fine tune all of the below orthotics:
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LymphoedemaMEDICAL COMPRESSION GARMENTS
Disease-modifying treatment for vein disease, lip- and lymphoedema and for thrombosis prophylaxis . At Gibson Orthotics we are expertly trained with hard to find expertise in custom Compression Garment Therapy. Lymphoedema Garment Consulting & Measuring including Arm Sleeves, Gloves, Stockings, Leggings & Capri Style garments. |
Medical compression garmentsCOMPRESSION GARMENTS
A wide range of stockings for treatment of DVT and Chronic Venous insufficiency from industry leading companies worldwide. Travel Stockings for compression during international flights. Sports compression Stockings and garments for ultimate sports performance and recovery. |
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