Spina Bifida is Not Holding Aashir Back
When Aashir Belton was born, his mom, Rejza, had to wait three long weeks to hold him.
Orthotics
Learn more about the lower-limb orthoses offered by Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics, including profiles of the clinicians that fabricate and fit our lower limb orthoses, the conditions that can benefit from treatment with lower limb orthoses, and patients that are achieving their dreams through the use of orthotic devices.
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Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics Helps Patients with Unique Needs
Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics clinicians are trained to help patients with a wide variety of common conditions, including scoliosis, plagiocephaly, and neuromuscular issues. Often, those conditions are present in combination with a number of other issues, including autism, cerebral palsy, and a wide variety of genetic diseases.
Emily’s Story: Finding her Footing with AFOs
At 2, Emily was walking on her toes. The Belottes thought, our daughter is going to be a dancer.
But soon, they began to observe cognitive delays. “She wasn’t stringing together sentences,” says her mom, Amanda. “And she wouldn't put her feet flat in the back.”
Customer Service Q&A with Judy Smith
As a customer service representative for Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics, Judy Smith is dedicated to providing the very best service to all the Boston O&P customers she serves. In this Q&A, learn more about Judy, including her most rewarding experience at Boston O&P, her specialties, and the "gift" she can't live without.
Q&A with Ksenia Major, BOC, Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics
Ksenia Major joined Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics in 2019 as the Clinical Director for Boston O&P in Richmond, Virginia. In this Q&A, Ksenia shares the personal way she became interested in orthotics, why she loves working with kids, and her work with the World Pediatric Project, providing bracing solutions to kids in need.
How a Dancer Narrowly Escaped Scoliosis Surgery
The sport and art of dance focuses on strength, poise, grace and discipline—all areas Emily Hauser works tirelessly to hone and perfect during her many hours of practice with the Evanston Dance Ensemble. What Emily didn’t anticipate was yet another challenge—scoliosis.
Catching Up (and Keeping Up) with Charlie
Three-year-old Charlie sits close to his five-year-old brother Noah. It is a rare moment of quiet and calm in the Landvatter’s Amherst, New Hampshire, home and a sharp contrast from more than two years ago when Charlie sat on the same couch unable to move his arms or legs.
Living Life (on and off the ice) with Spina Bifida
When Connor Fee is on the ice, he says he feels like he’s flying. “There’s nothing holding me back.”
The 26-year-old has always been a huge hockey fan. He grew up watching the Rangers with his dad and always loved the action and adrenaline rush associated with the sport, but he never expected to be able to play.