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Grand Rapids Orthotics Specialists
February 2nd 2017
For decades Grand Rapids orthotic specialists at Teter Orthotics & Prosthetics have been providing orthotic braces to treat milder forms of scoliosis diagnosed in young people. Scoliosis is a condition that arises when there is something wrong with the curve in the spine. It could be that the spine curves…
Traverse City Orthotics for Seniors
February 2nd 2017
It is never too late to get relief from painful foot problems. For example Traverse City seniors can be fit with custom-designed orthotic inserts to help with a range of issues. The specialists at Teter Orthotics & Prosthetics, located on W. Front street, make the Traverse City orthotics available. The…
Grand Rapids Orthotics Specialists Provide Custom Orthotics to Children
February 2nd 2017
Children with mobility-limiting conditions can greatly benefit from custom orthotics. There are a range of conditions that leave children with impaired body function and limited independent activity including Cerebral Palsy, Mitochondrial disease and Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Grand Rapids orthotics specialists work to provide mobility, reduce pain and avoid deformity with…
Prosthetics in the Olympics
October 5th 2016
Watching the Rio Summer 2016 Olympics showcased not only the incredible advancements in prosthetics available to athletes but also underscored that the only difference between Olympic and Paralympic athletes is that the latter are differently abled.
They’re all amazing!
Seeing the high level of competition among Paralympians is exciting and…
Computers in Prosthetics
August 4th 2016
Advancements in prosthetics continue to explore options we once thought only possible in science fiction.
Our prosthetic specialists in Traverse City, Cadillac, Petoskey, Marquette and other Michigan locations have seen a lot of changes over the last half century, but none more incredible than those made possible by increasingly sophisticated…
Adapting to Your Prosthesis
August 4th 2016
One of the most rewarding moments for our prosthetic specialists in Traverse City, Cadillac, Petoskey, or any of our more than 20 locations in Michigan, is when they help an amputee or cancer survivor really love using a new prosthesis.
Adapting to a new prosthesis can be a challenge, particularly…
New Amputee – Exercise, Stretching & Orthosis
August 4th 2016
Exercise and stretching may help make your orthosis most effective, particularly for anyone suffering from a posterior tibial tendon issue or other discomfort.
While orthosis technology offers people who require external support achieve an optimal position or improved motion, it can be very helpful to check with your orthotics or…
Prosthesis + Brain Technology
August 4th 2016
Imagine a prosthesis that didn’t require a cup or socket system but was, instead, attached to titanium anchored to the bone and directly connected to nerves and muscles. It’s not just a sci-fi fiction kind of artificial limb now!
Thanks to the combined efforts of biomedical engineer Max Ortiz Catalan,…
Concerns About Prosthetics
August 4th 2016
Never underestimate the importance of well-fitting prostheses to your health and comfort.
Here are some of the most common problems and concerns for daily living with a prosthesis:
• Chafing
• Discomfort bearing weight
• Ongoing pain
• Perspiration of the residual limb
• Phantom pain
• Skin abrasions, including…
Ease Your Back Pain with Custom Orthotics
April 21st 2016
Don’t let back pain rule your life. There are various treatments for managing back pain and one many people overlook is custom orthotics.
Why would you do something for your feet if your back is what is giving you pain? The answer lies in what our Traverse City orthotics…