A comprehensive treatment plan is more than just bracing
Serial casting is the process of applying and removing a series of lightweight, fiberglass casts to a client with limitations to their range of motion. The length of treatment varies with each client, typically ranging from 1-4 casts spanning over several weeks.
What is serial casting?
Although each client is different, the goals of serial casting are to:
Improve passive range of motion
Prevent complications of foot and ankle deformities
Improve the fit and function of bracing
Promote the highest level of function and mobility
Am I a candidate?
Serial casting is always done under the direction of a physician, and if often done in conjunction with botox injections in the affected muscles. Having a discussion with your child’s physician or physiotherapist is a great first step.
We then provide an assessment to for your child and determine if they are a good candidate for casting. Casts are applied during the assessment and are removed at home 6-10 days after application, and then follow up occurs with your orthotist to determine next casting steps. Once range of motion goals are reached, the casting treatment ends and bracing treatment begins.
Creating an orthotic device is both an
art and a science—and not everyone is qualified to do it
Certified Orthotists CO(c) must have a university degree in science (B.Sc.) such as kinesiology or engineering. Registered Technicians RTO(c) usually have a related post-secondary education before embarking on their orthotics education. Both orthotic professionals spend at least two years at a supervised residency or internship, then pass demanding exams.