This document discusses knee orthoses (braces) for treating knee issues like pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement caused by injury, arthritis, or trauma. Knee orthoses can help by protecting, correcting, unloading, and realigning the knee. Different types of knee orthoses are used to treat ligament injuries, arthritis, and post-trauma issues by providing stability, reducing pressure and joint destruction, immobilizing the knee, and allowing for healing while reducing pain. The process for obtaining a knee orthosis involves recognition of the problem by the patient and physician, diagnosis, therapy, and treatment by a certified orthotist.

1. Helping You Find the Freedom to Move
Orthotic Management of Knee Pain
Custom Orthotic Design Group Ltd./The Orthotic Centre
Linda Laakso B.Sc.C.O.(c)
Certified Orthotist

2. Knee Issues limiting your ability to move?
Are you suffering from:
• Pain?
• Swelling?
• Stiffness?
• Limited Movement?
Caused by:
• Injury?
• Arthritis?
• Trauma?

3. Knee Orthoses could help!
A Knee Orthosis is
a brace worn to
• Protect
• Correct
• Unload
• Realign
the knee.

4. Knee Orthoses (KO) for Injury
Ligament bracing
• Protects injured ligaments
• Prevents further injury
• Provides stability
• Allows for healing
• Reduces pain

5. Knee Orthoses (KO) for Arthritis
Unload bracing
• Reduces pressure on knee
• Reduces further joint
destruction
• Provides stability
• Reduces pain

6. Knee Orthoses (KO) Post Trauma
Rehab Bracing
• Immobilize or limit the
motion of the knee
• Prevents further injury
• Provides stability
• Allows for healing
• Reduces pain

7. Knee Orthosis (KO)
When used appropriately,
at the right time,
in the right place,
and in the right manner,
may be a useful tool in
the medicine cabinet.

8. Getting a Knee Orthosis
Patient Family or Specialist Therapist Certified Orthotist
Physician
Recognize Diagnosis Therapy Orthotic
problem Treatment

9. Paying for Knee Orthoses
• Private Insurance
• DVA, NIHB
• Ministry of Health & Long Term Care
o Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
o Financial assistance to Ontario Residents with
 long-term physical disabilities
 valid Ontario Health Card
• Social Assistance - Ontario Works or ODSP may
provide additional coverage

10. Certified Orthotists – What Do We Do?
• Certified Health Care Professionals working with
Orthoses (Braces or Splints)
• Individual goals for each patient
Assessment
Formulation of treatment plan
Implementation
Follow-up

11. Contact us for a FREE Initial Assessment!
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12. Thank You!
Contact Information:
Linda Laakso B.Sc.C.O.(c)
Custom Orthotic Design Group Ltd. and The Orthotic Centre
Head Office: Toll free 1-866-829-2969
Mississauga: (905) 828-2969
Guelph: (519) 826-9890
Hamilton: (905) 540-9600
Oshawa: (905) 725-3523
for a copy of this presentation, please email Linda Laakso <lindalaakso at customorthotic.ca>