Cole Orthotic Pediatric Center



Cole Orthotic Pediatric Center is a leading and innovative pediatric orthotic facility servicing children of all ages in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan for over 80 years.

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Lower Extremity Upper Extremity Plagiocephaly Spinal

Pediatric Upper Extremity Orthoses

Cole Orthotic Pediatric Center fabricates an array of customized upper extremity orthoses designed to restore or improve functional and structural characteristics of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Upper extremity orthoses also are used frequently on patients who have had neurologic problems, such as stroke,2 traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy (CP), spinal cord injury (SCI), and peripheral nerve injury.

Functions of upper extremity orthoses

Increase range of motion (ROM)
Immobilize an extremity to help promote tissue healing
Apply traction either to correct or prevent contractures
Assist in providing enhanced function
Serve as an attachment for assistive devices
Help correct deformities
Block unwanted movement of a joint