Orthotic Devices

Active Life's orthotic solutions include a full spectrum of bracing and support systems that are designed to improve quality of life for clients with musculoskeletal or neuromuscular conditions.  We also have orthotic devices designed to aid in healing or increase comfort for clients dealing with acquired or traumatic orthopedic injuries.  Our orthotic services are geared towards improving our clients' physical conditions, functional abilities and level of comfort.  Active Life provides both custom fabricated and off the shelf devices that are providing following an evaluation of the client by an Active Life Orthotist or Orthotic Fitter.  We believe in a team approach to orthotic management, meaning we collaborate when possible with the physician and physical or occupational therapist, in addition to respecting our clients' goals and needs as well.  Active Life's expert orthotic clinical services have been proven to improve the quality of life for thousands of patients over the years, and we continue to bring our clients the most advanced orthotic systems available in a convenient and professional environment.

Lower Extremity Orthotics

Lower extremity orthotic devices are the most common due to the stress the human body places on the lower extremities for day to day activities.  Active Life provides lower extremity services and products that target conditions of the foot all the way up to hip and pelvis.  Depending on the complexity of our clients' conditions, they will either be seen by an Active Life Orthotist or an Orthotic Fitter, who perform a gait assessment of the client when applicable, in addition to testing muscle function and range of motion where needed.  Our clients can be assured that Active Life will do everything possible to make the use of an orthotic device comfortable and manageable for each client.

The most common diagnoses and conditions treated with Active Life orthotic solutions include:
  • Foot drop or foot and ankle weakness due to conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and surgical complications
  • Knee pain or knee injuries due to an orthopedic injury such as ligament damage, in addition to conditions like osteoarthritis of the knee and patellofemoral conditions
  • Fractures or trauma to the orthopedic structures, bones, tendons and ligaments of the lower extremities
  • Walking abnormalities or inefficient gait patterns due to musculoskeletal or neurological conditions

Spinal Orthotics

Active Life has specialized spinal orthotic solutions to help treat chronic back pain, or spinal related issues due to trauma and fractures of the spine.  It is crucial that the orthotic device provide enough leverage above and below the damaged area of the spine, and that enough compression of abdominal soft tissue or surrounding bony structures be present in order to properly offload or relieve the painful area of the spine. Active Life's Orthotists and Orthotic Fitters will assess the client's condition and reference the referring physician's prescription to determine the most appropriate orthotic solution that will increase comfort and promote healing to the injured spine. 

Active Life spinal solutions include:
  • Abdominal Binders
  • Lumbosacral Orthoses (LSO)
  • Thoracolumbar Orthoses (TLSO)
  • Cervical Collars (Rigid and Soft)
  • Scoliosis Bracing (for Children and Teens)
  • Fracture Bracing

 Upper Extremity Orthotics

Upper extremity orthotics provided by Active Life are generally used to treat conditions resulting from orthopedic trauma or stress, or overuse injuries such as carpal tunnel or tennis elbow syndromes.  Active Life will make sure that the orthotic device fits the client properly and stays positioned during use of the extremity, as permitted by the referring physician.  Active Life only uses quality products that are durable and easy to take on and off by the client.

Pediatric Orthotics

One of Active Life's speciality services include pediatric orthotic management.  We provide expert treatment of certain orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, club foot and more, and are involved with several children's hospitals and specialty clinics, which have given Active Life exposure and expertise in pediatrics in a manner that is hard for many other orthotic providers to achieve.  Click on the images above for more information about our pediatric services.