A back brace can provide the stability your body needs to recover from a sports injury that affects your spine. Researching back fracture treatment options that are available in Arkansas can help you choose best back brace. Back fractures are a common type of sports injury that can cause pain and ... Read More
Breast Cancer Survivor Spotlight: Meet Majoice Thomas
Support breast cancer awareness by learning more about Majoice Thomas, a cancer survivor and Horton’s client. Majoice Thomas has many remarkable accomplishments as a wife, mother, grandmother, and educator. Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics is proud to support breast cancer awareness by sharing ... Read More
5 Things to Think About When Choosing Foot Orthotics for Your Child
Every parent wants to choose the best foot orthotics or pediatric bracing for their child, and education is the best place to get started. Foot orthotics and pediatric bracing can provide the essential support your child needs to begin exploring the world on their own. As a parent, you will want the ... Read More
Introducing Our New CAD/CAM Scanner: How It Helps Us Build Orthotics and Prosthetics
Our new state-of-the-art CAD/CAM scanner allows for better design and accuracy when we create custom orthotics and prosthetics. Our Little Rock office has installed a brand new Vorum CAD/CAM scanner and high-speed carver that will completely change how we create orthotics and prosthetics. Using ... Read More
Amputee Patient Spotlight: Meet Chris Madison
Learning to walk again, experiencing the sensation of running his first sprints as an amputee, and competing in triathlons are moments Chris Madison cherishes. Chris Madison regularly competes in long-distance triathlons, serves as a volunteer police officer, and spends free time motivating others ... Read More
The Science Behind How Prosthetic Hands Work
When you or a loved one experience the loss of a hand due to amputation or abrupt trauma, there are options for a custom prosthetic hand that will help you regain mobility and functionality. A prosthetic hand can improve your quality of life by allowing you to engage in many of the same activities ... Read More
How AFOs Treat Your Foot Drop Symptoms
Not being able to lift your foot properly can severely limit your mobility. Ankle foot orthotics for foot drop can help improve your quality of life. An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) helps people coping with various foot and ankle problems, including the condition known as foot ... Read More
Teaching Your Child How to Care for a Prosthetic Limb
Adjusting to prosthetic legs or prosthetic arms can take some time for children. Teaching your child how to take care of their prosthetic limb can keep it functioning properly and help make it a part of their daily routine. Your prosthetist will coach your child about the personal hygiene required ... Read More
Bracing for Breaks: How Orthotics Can Help You Recover From a Fracture
A cast brace plays an important role in your recovery from a fracture by allowing limited joint mobility, increased muscle activity, and needed continuous support to regain your full range of motion. A painful fracture will almost always require some type of orthotic bracing. That bracing may be ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About a Mastectomy Bra Fitting
With the right guidance, your mastectomy bra fitting can be a smooth, easy experience. Whether you recently had a mastectomy or will be having one in the near future, you will need a few post-mastectomy bras that are comfortable and functional. A mastectomy bra provides the support needed for a ... Read More