Enhancing
Independance
This has been our tagline since our company's inception. The reason it resonates with us so strongly is because this is ultimately what we want to achieve with every person that steps through our door. Scroll down to learn more about how we help our clients take their lives back.
TOP QUALITY CARE
Prosthetic Services
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Lower limb prosthetics are highly variable and dependent on many factors. Some of the many factors that we take into account when designing your custom prosthesis include:
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Limb Length, (Partial Foot, Symes, Transtibial, Knee Disarticulation, Transfemoral)
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Previous prosthetic experience and fit style
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Muscle strength in remaining limb
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Muscle strength in the rest of the body
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Limb range of motion
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Overall health (heart, lungs, kidneys etc)
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Skin health
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Household environment
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Working conditions
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Outdoor activities in various terrain
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Use in water or not
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Sport activities
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Mechanical vs. Microprocessor Knee options for some people
Personalized Component Selection
If you do not feel like your current prosthesis is working for you as well as it could be, or it’s painful to wear, there are many factors that could be at play affecting your fit. Sometimes the solution is very quick and easy, and sometimes it’s a complicated fix.
Please reach out to us for a consultation if you feel there is something not working properly with your prosthesis.
Upper Limb Prosthetics
Upper limb prosthetic devices also come in a variety of types depending on many factors:
Upper limb prosthetic use is generally more limited as arm amputations are more often than not due to traumatic accidents leading to limbs with a lot of scar tissue or nerve damage. These can be trickier to work around to allow for full time prosthetic use.
We will have a very in depth consultation for all upper limb prostheses to match your limb presentation to the best available technology to try and maximize your prosthetic potential and meet your goals for prosthetic use.
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
Orthotic Services
Off-The-Shelf Bracing Ideas
Whether you’re recovering from a minor sprain, managing chronic joint pain, or looking for extra stability during your next workout, Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Bracing provides a fast, effective, and accessible solution.
Unlike custom-fabricated orthotics, OTS braces are pre-manufactured in standard sizes, allowing you to get the support you need the same day you walk into the clinic. Designed with adjustable straps and breathable materials, these braces offer a "one-size-fits-most" approach that balances comfort with clinical-grade compression.
Custom Bracing Solutions
When a standard, off-the-shelf brace isn't enough to manage your pain or instability, a Certified Orthotist provides a specialized solution. Custom orthoses are precision-engineered medical devices designed to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities and improve the function of movable parts of the body.
The Orthotist’s Process
The journey to a custom brace involves several clinical steps to ensure the device meets your specific biomechanical needs.
Common Conditions Treated
Custom bracing is an effective intervention for a wide variety of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions:
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Lower Limb: Drop foot, severe Osteoarthritis, ACL/MCL tears, PTTD, plantar fasciitis, partial foot amputations, spasticity management
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Spine: Scoliosis (TLSO), spinal fractures, post-surgical stabilization
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Upper Limb: Wrist contractures, nerve injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, spasticity
Frequent Types of Braces or Orthoses
Many types of braces exist and the terminology used by health care professionals can describe the specifics of the brace required. If you are unsure about what you need, please book a consultation with a Certified Orthotist. Consider the list of braces below, if these braces types have been used in your care consider reaching out to an Orthotist to get further information.
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Lower Limb: FO (foot orthotic), SMO (short ankle brace), AFO (lower leg brace, just below the knee), KAFO (long leg brace), Knee Orthosis, Hip Spica, Cast Boot, Splint
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Spinal: Cervical Orthosis, CTO, TLSO, LSO, sacral brace
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Upper Limb: Finger Orthosis, HO (hand brace), WHO (wrist-hand brace), Elbow orthosis, Humeral fracture brace, Shoulder Orthosis, Sling
Frequent Types of Braces or Orthoses
Understanding the layers of a person' s health status takes a team of people with different specialties and perspectives. A Certified Orthotist can liaise with your health care team including physiotherapist, chiropractors, occupational therapists, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, neurologists, kinesiologists, etc. Part of including each other in communicating your desires, goals and ongoing health status will ensure everyone is providing the best, most up-to-date care plan for your needs. If you have any questions or concerns about your bracing/orthotic treatment, please ask questions!
Amber Major, Certified Orthotist says:Â "A brace is a tool designed to return you to the activities you love by providing a safe and stable foundation for your movement or to aid in healing and well-being."
Additional Services
Fraser Valley Prosthetics Ltd. has 3 convenient locations servicing Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Coquitlam, Surrey, White Rock, and Langley. Why travel to Vancouver when all of your prosthetic and orthotic needs can be met close to home? Among our many services, we also provide:
Free consultations
Free parking at all of our facilities
Working with your physiotherapist to provide you with the best mobility plan
Emergency repairs available for all amputees
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Cheque or Cash