Orthotics
All our articles relating to Orthotics.
What is knee osteoarthritis (OA)?
Knee Osteoarthritis is a common condition but what is it and how can it be treated?
Footwear adaptions
A guide to some of the footwear adaptions are available at Buchanan Orthotics and Buchanan Clinic
AFO | Frequently asked questions
We try to answer the questions our clinicians get asked most often about splints and how to put them on.
What is overpronation?
Overpronation is an often blamed foot problem, but what is it and is it important?
Testing our products
At the Buchanan Clinic we like to test any orthotic devices before prescribing them. This is the products that we are currently testing out.
Paediatric TurboMed Xtern AFO
The TurboMed Xtern is a now available in Children's sizes
Why do my shoes feel small?
Do feet keep growing into old age? We answer this and a few other feet and shoe related questions.
Airmed Textile Foot Drop Orthosis
The Airmed Textile Drop Foot Orthosis is designed to lift the foot during the swing phase of gait. Its aim is to reduce the risk of trips and falls in people suffering from foot drop.
Using orthoses to improve walking difficulties in MS
Many people with MS experience walking difficulties such as a foot drop. Orthotics as often used to help with mobility.
