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Algeos 1st Phase Range has been developed to offer a ladder of functionality
and cost for the crucial '1st Phase' of orthotic treatment.
Our orthoses range from simple, cost-effective, flat-based insoles
to innovative, economical, preform orthoses that offer the closest
alternative to
custom-made devices.
Combined with our range of Podotech postings, 1st Phase provides
the practitioner with the ability to quickly adapt preforms to suit
individual patient requirements, whilst keeping within the constraints
of your budget.
1st
PHASE - Preforms & Components
1st phase treatment allows the clinician to treat the patient
quickly and effectively at the chairside. After the initial
biomechanical assessment the patient can be fitted with a
1st Phase preform orthotic device, which is used to increase
patient compliance at the start of orthotic treatment. After
the initial fitting the patient is usually assessed again
after a trial period and is either kept on 1st Phase treatment
or upgraded to a casted device if needed.
1st Phase orthoses are not always appropriate depending on
the patient's needs but are ideal as a cost and time efficient
solution to biomechanical problems. 1st Phase provides the
opportunity for trial and error processes at an economical
price and also allows the clinician to concentrate resources
on more high-risk patients.
Referral System
The 1st Phase Referral System is an additional service we
offer busy practitioners who wish to refer their clients on
to purchase either additional or replacement pairs of orthoses.
The simple process involves the completion of a form by the
clinician to prescribe the correct product, where the client
is then free to purchase the orthoses whenever convenient.
Please see P.14 for further details.
2nd PHASE - Casted Orthoses
Sometimes 1st Phase treatment can be inappropriate or unsuccessful,
which is where 2nd Phase treatment is used. 2nd Phase treatment
is where an orthotic device is created from a cast of the patient's
foot. This custom-made device presents a much more individualised
prescription, but therefore can be expensive due to the costly
materials used and time taken. Price is therefore often dependent
on the requirement for accuracy of prescription.
1st Phase Orthotics - Ladder of Functionality
3rd
PHASE - CAD/CAM
Modern technology is now being applied to orthotic manufacture
and the past 5 years have seen major developments in its’
application. CAD-CAM has become increasingly popular, and
is now accepted as an efficient and effective way to design
and manufacture custom orthoses through computer assisted
manufacture. However the equipment and software although fast
and accurate, is expensive leading to a premium price.
ETHICAL STATEMENT
The purpose of a functional orthotic device is to alter the biomechanics
of the limb to which it is applied. We believe that a ‘Corrective
Orthotic Device’ should be supplied by a trained clinician.
We have information on all our products and are happy to answer
any request for technical support or general assistance. However
all our components are supplied on the basis that the customer understands
the concepts of orthotic treatment.
It is the policy of A. Algeo Ltd not to supply functional components
or insoles directly to the general public unless via the official
1st Phase Referral System
