Knee Brace – Use and Care
Wear in Schedule It is necessary to follow a gradual increase in wear to build up your skin and soft tissue tolerance to the brace. Unless otherwise instructed, begin...
Foot Orthosis – Use and Care
Your foot orthotics have been prescribed by your specialist to accommodate your particular problems. These orthotics have been custom crafted for your feet only. Wear in Schedule It is necessary...
Bracing Use and Care Information
Summit’s bracing and orthotics specialists have brought together helpful tips and care instructions for your brace or orthotic. Use these guides to help ensure optimal functioning and decrease unnecessary...
Insurance Coverage for Bracing
It is important to check with the insurance company prior to making the appointment to understand your benefits for the item the provider has ordered. If patients have any...
Bracing Advanced Technology
Modern technology in certain cases help enhance our services. CAD/CAM and the use of certain App technology allows us to provide some custom devices faster, while also allowing the...
Bracing Referrals
All items dispensed from Summit Bracing requires an order from a Summit provider. These can be prescribed by MD’s, PA’s, and Nurse Practitioners. Summit’s bracing team provides specialized orthotic services...
Bracing Evaluation
In most cases, bracing providers will already have reviewed the dispensing order and any clinic notes related to the patient prior to the appointment. During the visit/consultation an orthotic...
Products and Services
The field of orthotics covers any device (support, brace or splint) used to support, align, prevent, or correct the function of movable parts of the body. The most common...
Neck, Back & Spine Surgery
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Diagnosing Arthritis
How Is Arthritis Diagnosed? If you’re plagued by persistent joint pain, an arthritis specialist can help diagnose the problem and point you toward relief. So, how is arthritis diagnosed?...