Providing Prosthetic and Orthotic Care for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern areas.
Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics is proud to announce their Gold Level sponsorship for the 3rd Annual Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 5K and 1 Mile fun run at Keeneland Race Course on March 9, 2013. Come visit our booth and check out our latest prosthetic and orthotic devices! Register here or call Cindy Jacobelli at (859) 254-5701!
Prothetists place a high priority on making sure their patients’ prosthetics perform at an optimal level. However, they can’t always identify early prosthesis problems that may eventually cause side effects in the patient. To help prevent issues like blisters, redness, and pain, the patient can be fitted with a device that will monitor and track prosthetic wear and usage. The Smart Pyramid is one such device that can identify potential problems before the patient begins to suffer from them. Read on to learn more:
What is the Smart Pyramid adapter?
The Smart Pyramid adapter is a small device that attaches to a lower limb prosthetic and evaluates a patient’s ability to walk on it. With every step the patient takes, the Smart Pyramid analyzes his or her gait to determine if potentially harmful pressure is being placed on the natural limb. The Smart Pyramid then stores its data so that the patient’s prosthetist can determine if adjustments must be made to the prosthesis.
Who can benefit from the Smart Pyramid adapter?
Any lower limb prosthesis user can take advantage of the Smart Pyramid adapter. If your prosthetic device is causing issues, such as blistering or pain, the Smart Pyramid can identify the reasons behind it. Even if you are not experiencing prosthetic problems, the Smart Pyramid can still function as a valuable safeguard to prevent future issues. Some conditions like osteoarthritis or joint trauma may take months or years to manifest, but the Smart Pyramid can alert your prosthetist to early signs of damage and stop these conditions from developing further.
How can you use the Smart Pyramid adapter?
If you would like to use the Smart Pyramid to track your prosthetic usage, consult your prosthetist. Only a certified prosthetist can request a Smart Pyramid and assess its results. With the Smart Pyramid at work, you can have peace of mind that your prosthesis is working exactly as it should be.
Let Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics make sure that your prosthetic device performs to the best of its capabilities. Call (717) 253-9130 or visit our website to find out more about the prosthetics available to patients in the greater Washington, D.C. and Harrisburg regions.
Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics is pleased to announce the launch of our new magazine, Lifenhanced. This magazine by Ability will be published quarterly and be provided to a number of people in Ability's five state coverage area.
For more information about Lifenhanced by Ability, or to learn more about our upcoming events, call us today at (717) 253-9130.
Our Lexington patient care facility is featured in the current issue of Kentucky Doc magazine! Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics acquired the Lexington practice two years ago and have enhanced several areas of the practice.
For more information about our Lexington location or for other news, call Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics today at (717) 253-9130.
On February 20th 2013 Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics will be presenting an introductory product demonstration on the MyoPro myo-electric elbow orthosis to the Moss Rehabilitation Hospital therapy staff.
For more information or to view or upcoming events, call Ability Prosthetics today at (717) 253-9130.
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