1. Helping You Find the Freedom to Move
Orthotic Management of Knee Pain
Custom Orthotic Design Group Ltd./The Orthotic Centre
Linda Laakso B.Sc.C.O.(c)
Certified Orthotist

2. Knee Issues limiting your ability to move?
Are you suffering from:
• Pain?
• Swelling?
• Stiffness?
• Limited Movement?
Caused by:
• Injury?
• Arthritis?
• Trauma?

3. Knee Orthoses could help!
A Knee Orthosis is
a brace worn to
• Protect
• Correct
• Unload
• Realign
the knee.

4. Knee Orthoses (KO) for Injury
Ligament bracing
• Protects injured ligaments
• Prevents further injury
• Provides stability
• Allows for healing
• Reduces pain

5. Knee Orthoses (KO) for Arthritis
Unload bracing
• Reduces pressure on knee
• Reduces further joint
destruction
• Provides stability
• Reduces pain

6. Knee Orthoses (KO) Post Trauma
Rehab Bracing
• Immobilize or limit the
motion of the knee
• Prevents further injury
• Provides stability
• Allows for healing
• Reduces pain

7. Knee Orthosis (KO)
When used appropriately,
at the right time,
in the right place,
and in the right manner,
may be a useful tool in
the medicine cabinet.

8. Getting a Knee Orthosis
Patient Family or Specialist Therapist Certified Orthotist
Physician
Recognize Diagnosis Therapy Orthotic
problem Treatment

9. Paying for Knee Orthoses
• Private Insurance
• DVA, NIHB
• Ministry of Health & Long Term Care
o Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
o Financial assistance to Ontario Residents with
 long-term physical disabilities
 valid Ontario Health Card
• Social Assistance - Ontario Works or ODSP may
provide additional coverage

10. Certified Orthotists – What Do We Do?
• Certified Health Care Professionals working with
Orthoses (Braces or Splints)
• Individual goals for each patient
Assessment
Formulation of treatment plan
Implementation
Follow-up

11. Contact us for a FREE Initial Assessment!
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More Information on Knee Orthoses,
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to book an Appointment

12. Thank You!
Contact Information:
Linda Laakso B.Sc.C.O.(c)
Custom Orthotic Design Group Ltd. and The Orthotic Centre
Head Office: Toll free 1-866-829-2969
Mississauga: (905) 828-2969
Guelph: (519) 826-9890
Hamilton: (905) 540-9600
Oshawa: (905) 725-3523
for a copy of this presentation, please email Linda Laakso <lindalaakso at customorthotic.ca>