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Understanding Orthopaedics

Understanding and Managing Phantom Limb Pain: Insights from Cape Orthotics & Prosthetics

Beyond Insoles For Shoes: The Advanced World of Custom Foot Orthotics in South Africa

Plantar Fasciitis

Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Info For New Amputees

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Keep your feet cool and supported all summer long!

Keep your feet cool and supported all summer long! ☀️
You no longer need to depend on closed shoes to wear your insoles! Custom orthopaedic sandals are designed for warm weather comfort, combining breathable style with the support you need.
#SummerFootwear #OrthoticSandals #StayCool #CapeOrthotics #CapeTownOrthotist #CapeTownProsthetist

Compression stockings are a powerful treatment met

Compression stockings are a powerful treatment method for managing swelling and improving circulation—but have you ever wondered how they actually work? 🧐
Swipe to learn!
#CompressionTherapy #BetterCirculation #CapeOrthotics #LymphedemaCare #OswaldGibson

Osseointegration has seen remarkable growth in rec

Osseointegration has seen remarkable growth in recent years 🦿🚀
Since becoming significantly more accessible and recognised across South Africa, it has equipped prosthetists and patients with alternatives.
With Osseointegration:
-Prosthesis use has increased from 56 to 101 hours per week -Walking speed has improved by 32%
-Quality of life ratings have soared from 39 to 62 on a 100 point scale.
This innovative technique, which allows a prosthetic limb to connect directly to the bone using a titanium implant, goes beyond traditional socket-based systems. It addresses the needs of users, specifically transfemoral and transtibial amputees, who have previously had difficulty with traditional prosthetic socket fitting and suspension methods.
This advancement has us on our toes as we rethink and adapt the prosthetic design to meet the possibilities osseointegration offers. It represents a milestone, bringing us closer to helping our patients achieve smoother, more comfortable mobility.
We can’t wait to see what this technology brings in the coming years!
#Osseointegration #ProstheticInnovation #CapeOrthotics #AdvancedMobility

Can an Orthotist help you? Orthotists specialise

Can an Orthotist help you?
Orthotists specialise in helping you move comfortably, manage & reduce pain, and support injuries with customised braces and shoe inserts.
Here are some common signs it might be time to make an appointment! 💡
#OrthoticsCare #BetterMobility #Orthotist #CapeOrthotics #PainRelief

Over the past three months, we’ve been on a jour

Over the past three months, we’ve been on a journey with a lovely patient who has had difficulty walking due to a condition called Post-polio. She faced challenges like muscle weakness, atrophy, and an unstable knee.
The first video was taken in September, where is walking without any support. We introduced a thermoplastic KAFO (Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis) as a test brace to ensure the best fit and functionality. After refining the design, we crafted a custom carbon fibre laminated KAFO, providing her with side-to-side knee stability and support against hyperextension, while allowing natural movement.
The final video was taken in November. You can see how significantly her mobility and stability has improved in just three months. It’s been inspiring to watch her progress and adapt with each step of the journey.
Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. 💪✨
#PostPolio #PatientProgress #KAFO #OrthoticsInAction #CapeOrthotics #MobilityRestored

November marks National Disability Rights Awarenes

November marks National Disability Rights Awareness Month—a time to honour the strength, resilience, and rights of people who are differently-abled.
This month, let’s amplify voices, champion accessibility, and work together to break down barriers.
Everyone has the right to live with dignity, freedom, and opportunity. 💙
#NationalDisabilityRightsAwarenessMonth #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #CapeOrthoticsProsthetics

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