The Best Prosthetic Services
Loewen Prosthetic Services is committed to provide the best of the new, and the best of the conventional prosthetic devices to give our clients maximum comfort and mobility. Brock Loewen, Certified Prosthetist (c) takes great care in ensuring that every prosthetic device fits the needs and the lifestyle of the individual client.

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What is Prosthetics
Prosthetics, according to its Greek origins, is "the systematic pursuit of adding on to". Specifically, prosthetics deals with the addition or application of an artificial device to the body, called a prosthesis, to replace partially or completely missing extremities.

Prosthetic needs may arise from a disease process, traumatic injury or may be congenital in nature.

The design of the prosthesis includes the selection of appropriate materials and components, as well as determination of specific timelines and technical process of fabrication. The design of the prosthesis should reflect the needs of the client based on a thorough physical and biomechanical assessment, including gait analysis, fitness or activity level and X-ray evaluation, as required.

Advancements in materials technology have led to the development of more sophisticated knee and foot componentry. Prosthetic feet offer a variety of energy saving or storing characteristics. As well, a wide range of new plastics and reinforcement materials provide selective flexibility and rigidity in prosthetic sockets.

The integration of clinical and technical advancements into daily clinical practice have led to greater comfort and a more responsive prosthesis.

Canadian Certified Prosthetist
The Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO) was founded to encourage and promote high standards and to develop competence and professionalism. This organization was established to assure the public of the highest quality of prosthetic and orthotic care. Their mandate is fulfilled by establishing educational programs, certifying practitioners through national examinations, setting standards to accredit facilities for vending prostheses and orthoses and encouraging continuing education and research in the field.

A Canadian Certified Prosthetist has met the qualification requirements for and has passed a rigorous three-day examination process consisting of oral, written and practical segments by the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

To qualify for the exams, the applicant must have completed a Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists approved and officially recognized clinical prosthetic and orthotic school program. After which a 22 month clinical internship under the supervision of an on-site resident Certifee in good standing in the appropriate discipline must be served.

After certification the certifee must maintain his/her certification by mandatory continuing education requirements.

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