{"id":4685,"date":"2026-10-12T18:33:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T18:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/?page_id=4685"},"modified":"2026-10-12T19:26:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:26:41","slug":"orthotist-prosthetist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/orthotist-prosthetist\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthotist & Prosthetist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Orthotist & Prosthetist<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

At Mary Free Bed Kids, orthotists and prosthetists help kids gain mobility, independence and confidence. Our orthotists and prosthetists support kids by crafting custom-made devices designed to support long-term independence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Mary Free Bed Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As a CARF-Accredited Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program<\/strong>, we provide expert, family-centered care designed to support the best possible recovery outcomes. Rehabilitation is essential after illness, injury, or surgery, and research consistently shows that beginning specialized care early can significantly improve a child\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our accredited programs, seasoned clinical teams, and compassionate approach ensure that children and families receive the highest standard of support throughout their rehabilitation journey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital holds a number of special accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF). This voluntary but rigorous accreditation process is based on specific and comprehensive standards ensuring the highest-quality rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARF is an independent organization dedicated to providing reliable information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions. Consumers and medical professionals collaborate to develop the leading-edge standards by which providers are measured. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is an orthotist or prosthetist?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An orthotist or prosthetist is a specialized health care professional who uses advanced fabrication, collaboration and child-centered design to help patients build confidence, independence and mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our orthotists and prosthetists work with your child’s care team to design custom orthotic or prosthetic devices that can grow alongside your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From infants to teenagers, our orthotists and prosthetists support kids and teens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What does an orthotist or prosthetist do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An orthotist or prosthetist works with you, your child and your child\u2019s care team to understand their needs and fabricate a custom orthotic or prosthetic to support their therapy goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comprehensive Evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our orthotists and prosthetists use comprehensive evaluations to understand your child\u2019s lifestyle, mobility, growth projections and measurements. This allows your orthotist or prosthetist to tailor your child’s device to their specific goals and mobility needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design, Fabrication and Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After the comprehensive evaluation, our orthotists and prosthetists use the information from the evaluation to begin designing and fabricating a test device for your child. By testing device fit, our orthotists and prosthetists can ensure the best fit and function for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Device Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It can take time to adjust to using a new orthotic or prosthetic device. Our orthotists and prosthetists are there for you and your family to answer any questions you may have about safety and prosthetic care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Orthotists and prosthetists understand that children’s bodies are constantly changing and growing. By providing ongoing support, our orthotists and prosthetists ensure that your child has the proper fit and performance to support your child\u2019s long-term success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who can an orthotist & prosthetist help?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orthotists and prosthetists work with children who may have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n