Phoenix Health & Wellness
Rehabilitation Centre

Orthotics & prosthetics

Phoenix Health Wellness and Rehabilitation Centre in Phoenix Durban offers specialist orthotics and prosthetics care, including custom braces, prosthetic limbs, gait training and ongoing device maintenance delivered with personalised rehabilitation plans.

Introduction to Orthotics and Prosthetics

Orthotics and prosthetics is the clinical and technical discipline that designs, fits and maintains orthoses (braces and supports) and prostheses (artificial limbs) to restore function, reduce pain and improve mobility for people with injury, congenital difference or limb loss. Care typically combines clinical assessment, custom fabrication, fitting, training and long‑term follow‑up to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

Orthotics & prosthetics services

We treat the following conditions:

  • Comprehensive assessment and prescription — biomechanical analysis; functional goals; device selection.
  • Custom orthoses — foot, ankle, knee, spinal and upper limb braces tailored to activity and anatomy.
  • Prosthetic limb provision — transtibial, transfemoral and upper limb prostheses with socket design and component selection.
  • Gait training and rehabilitation — physiotherapy integration, balance and mobility retraining.
  • Socket and device fitting — iterative adjustments for comfort, alignment and skin protection.
  • Repairs maintenance and component upgrades — same day repairs where possible and scheduled servicing.
  • Paediatric orthotic and prosthetic care — growth aware devices and family education.
  • Assistive device prescription and referral coordination — wheelchairs, walking aids and multidisciplinary care.

Key considerations for patients visiting Phoenix Health Wellness and Rehabilitation Centre

  • Bring previous imaging and clinical notes.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and the shoes you normally use.
  • Plan for an initial assessment and at least one follow up fitting.
  • Ask about warranty, expected lifespan and repair turnaround for your device.

Choosing a specialist based in Phoenix, Durban ensures faster follow‑up, local knowledge of footwear and activity patterns, and easier coordination with nearby rehabilitation services. Many patients benefit from in‑person fittings and community‑based follow‑up available in the Phoenix area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

An orthosis is a brace that supports or corrects a body part; a prosthesis replaces a missing limb.

Yes. Specialists at Phoenix Health Wellness and Rehabilitation Centre offer custom prostheses with local fitting and gait training.

Fabrication and fitting timelines vary by complexity; simple orthoses may be ready in days while custom prostheses typically require several weeks including fittings and training.

Risks Limitations and What to Expect

  • Skin breakdown and discomfort can occur without proper fit; prompt follow up reduces risk.
  • Device lifespan varies with activity level; budget for maintenance and eventual replacement.
  • Access to advanced components may depend on funding and supply chains.

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