An orthotist is a healthcare professional who makes and fits braces and splints (orthoses) for people who need added support to move well. They work under a doctor's orders to adapt purchased braces or create custom-designed braces.

NeuroMuscular Orthotics (NMO) is one of Australia's leading allied health providers in the area of orthotics and specialises in neurological and neuromuscular conditions.

Woman bushwalking with aid of NeuroMuscular Orthotic — NMO client utilising her locked KAFO with an Ottobock Knee Joint and Fior & Gentz NeuroSwing 2 ankle joint (image courtesy of NeuroMuscular Orthotics Australia on instagram)

All NeuroMuscular orthotists are university qualified health professionals and certified members of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA). We have the expertise, passion and desire to assist all of our clients with a high standard of care.

NeuroMuscular orthotists work closely with Neurorehab’s physiotherapists and occupational therapists to ensure treatment is manageable and integrated across all stages of life. Through outreach clinics at NeuroRehab in Deer Park and Thomastown, NMO are able to help with:

Assessment
Diagnostic testing
Funding submissions
Orthosis provision
Review appointments

To book an appointment

To book an appointment speak to your NeuroRehab or NeuroJunior therapist, phone NeuroMuscular Orthotics on 1300 411 666 or email jemmah@neuromuscular-orthotics.com.au

To learn more about NMO’s services, visit NeuroMuscular Orthotics Australia, specialising in complex orthotic management of neuromuscular disorders: neuromuscular-orthotics.com.au

Woman sitting in chair with NeuroMuscular Orthotic on arm — NDIS participant nat, wearing a MyoPro upper limb orthosis (image courtesy of NeuroMuscular Orthotics Australia on instagram)

Tia from NMO — Tia W. orthotist (image courtesy of NeuroMuscular Orthotics Australia)

Tia W.

Orthotist (MTO)

Graduating in 2019 from La Trobe University with a Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO), Tia has worked at NeuroMuscular Orthotics since early 2020. Tia specialises in the complex orthotic management of neuromuscular and neurological disorders in both upper and lower limbs.

Brenda from NMO — Brenda. orthotist (image courtesy of NeuroMuscular Orthotics Australia)

Brenda C.

Clinical Orthotist (BHS MCPO, MAOPA)

Brenda completed a Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics at La Trobe University 2014. She has provided services across public and private health systems around Australia and overseas and joined NeuroMuscular Orthotics in 2022. Brenda has experience working with diverse clients from paediatric to the elderly with neurological conditions including stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, brain and spinal cord injury. Brenda is passionate about providing orthotic care which makes a meaningful difference in a person’s life.

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