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Orthotics — South Canterbury
An orthosis is a prefabricated, custom-made or fitted device placed onto the body. The orthotics service is important for people who have been assessed for a physical impairment and who need an orthosis to improve their function and prevent, correct or protect their body from deformity.
Contact us
To contact the orthotics service at Timaru Hospital:
- phone: 03 687 2357
- email: orthotics@scdhb.health.nz
Where to find us
The orthotics service is at:
Timaru Hospital
Queen Street
Parkside
Timaru 7910
Hospital map — Timaru Hospital
Services we provide
The orthotics service can be accessed by people of all ages.
We help people affected by congenital, development or acquired conditions of the nervous, musculoskeletal and neurological systems, and people who have medical conditions. These conditions can mean the joints or muscles need to be supported or immobilised.
Our service provides:
- assessments for an orthotic
- orthotic production
- orthotic fitting
- review, repair and maintenance of orthoses and footwear
- education for service users and their carers in using their orthotic.
Our orthotist also provides input into clinical education programmes.