Fitting

Your Fitting Appointment

Your fitting appointment is an opportunity to check how your prosthesis, brace, or footwear fits and functions. At Ozark Prosthetics and Orthotics in Springfield, Missouri, we’ll assess the fit, discuss how it feels, and explain how to use and care for it.

What Happens at Your Fitting

Your practitioner will check the device or footwear against the needs identified during your evaluation. Depending on your care, this may include checking alignment, support, movement, and comfort.

You may be asked to stand, walk, or perform other movements relevant to your daily activities. Tell your practitioner about any pressure, rubbing, discomfort, or difficulty using the device.

Prosthetic Fitting

Prosthetic fitting may involve trial fittings and adjustments before your prosthesis is ready to take home. Your practitioner will assess socket fit, alignment, and how the prosthesis functions during appropriate activities.

Changes in your limb can affect fit over time. We’ll discuss what to watch for and when to contact us for a follow-up appointment.

Brace Fitting

At an orthotic bracing appointment, your practitioner will check the brace’s fit and positioning. Depending on the brace, we may also assess how it works with your shoes and during movement.

We’ll explain how to put it on, remove it, and secure straps or closures. Bring the footwear or clothing our office has asked you to use for the fitting.

Shoes & Inserts

For shoes and inserts, we’ll assess how they fit together and discuss how they feel when you stand or walk, as appropriate.

Bring the socks you expect to wear with your footwear. For custom foot orthotics, bring the shoes you plan to use so we can check how they accommodate the inserts.

Adjustments & Additional Visits

Some adjustments can be made during your appointment. Other changes may require additional work and another visit before your device or footwear is ready.

The number of fittings depends on your individual needs. Your practitioner will explain the next steps.

Before You Take Your Device Home

We’ll review instructions for wearing, cleaning, and caring for your device or footwear. Follow the wearing schedule provided for you.

Before leaving, make sure you understand:

• How to put it on and take it off.
• How long to wear it.
• How to check for fit or skin concerns.
• How to clean and care for it.
• When to return for follow-up care.
• Who to contact if you have a problem.

Please ask us to demonstrate anything you would like to practice again.

Questions About Your Fitting?

Call 417-889-3222 with questions about an upcoming fitting or concerns about your device or footwear.

Visit Before Your Visit for help preparing for your appointment.