by Jared Caya | Jun 2, 2019 | Orthotic Articles For Patients, Patients blog
There are several types of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs). Some are prefabricated and some are custom fabricated, made just for you. Prefabricated AFO’s are generally used to prevent or support injuries, provide pain relief, and provide support in a plane of motion such... 
by Jared Caya | Jun 2, 2019 | Orthotic Articles For Patients, Patients blog
Back braces can be bulky, hot, and are not the most cosmetically pleasing… so why do I have to wear it? No matter if you are wearing a back brace (CTLSO, TLSO, LSO, SO) because you injured your back in a car accident, being a weekend warrior, have a herniated disk, or... 
by Jared Caya | Aug 11, 2018 | Orthotic Articles For Patients, Patients blog
Why the Heck do My feet Hurt? Painful feet can ruin your entire day or hold you back from things you enjoy doing. The cause of painful achy feet can greatly vary. Two of the most common causes are due to either very flat feet known as pes planus or high arches... 
by Jared Caya | Jun 28, 2017 | Prosthetic Articles For Patients, Study Now
Understanding internal socket pressures is necessary to allow you to correlate areas of discomfort or irritation your patient may be experiencing. This will allow you to increase you patient’s comfort, prevent skin break down, and more evenly distribute socket...