Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies, Inc.
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Orthotic & Technologies, Inc. was founded by Aaron Foreman, MSPT, CPO in 2004. OPT began with Aaron and one patient—that was the beginning of OPT. Aaron’s personal goal was and still is to assist each individual to be able to reach their maximum potential, whether it is going back to work, running, cycling, or simply working towards being able to re-gain their independence. OPT is extremely proud of the fact that we are a locally owned and founded O&P Orthotic and Prosthetic Technologies (OPT) is committed to quality patient care. Our highly credentialed staff is dedicated to the comfort and success of each individual we fit. We offer a variety of prosthetic and orthotic devices designed for the treatment and rehabilitation of adult and pediatric patients. Our services include but are not limited to: |
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Lower Extremity Prostheses |
AFOs and KAFOs |
Custom Knee Bracing |
 Upper Extremity Prostheses |
Neuropathic Walkers |
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Custom Foot Orthotics |
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Scoliosis Bracing |
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Cranial Molding Helmets |
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Custom Spinal Bracing |
Much More... |
Diabetic Footwear
Partial Foot Prostheses
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Myoelectric Prostheses
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Our experienced, friendly, professional staff is here to assist you with the entire process from evaluation to fitting of your prosthesis or orthosis. In addition, we offer specialized amputee peer support services to help with the unique transition to a new way of life. We look forward to working with you. |
James Ortiz Former Texas State runner shooting for Paralympic Games
Former Texas State runner shooting for Paralympic Games
When James Ortiz isn’t coaching these days, he’s running.
The former Uvalde and Texas State distance running standout now works as the head track and field coach at Colby Community College in Colby, Kan.
Ortiz, whose track career was cut short when he lost part of his right leg six years ago in a bicycle accident, is also running strong again and says he wants to try to qualify for the U.S. Paralympic trials for track and field in the 400 meters.
He said in a telephone interview from Kansas on Friday that he plans to try to run in a meet at Fort Hays (Kan.) in March so that he can post a qualifying time, which would allow him to run in the trials in Indianapolis in late June.
Ortiz, the Texas State record-holder in the 1,500 meters, said he thinks he has a shot at making the U.S. Paralympic team for London.
“I’d like to do it for everybody here at Colby, and also for the people at Texas State, to make up for that senior year that I never gave to ‘em,” he said in a telephone interview. “Also for everyone back home (in Uvalde), of course.”
In June 2006, doctors amputated Ortiz’s right leg below the knee following an accident when he his bicycle collided with a vehicle in San Marcos.
He wrote an email to the Express-News in December to say that he hasn’t given up.
Ortiz also noted that he has been coaching for five years, including the last three seasons at Colby.
Last fall, his cross country team was ranked No. 1 in the nation at one point before finishing ninth at the national meet.
Currently, the team is in the midst of its indoor season.
Now running again himself on a prosthesis, Ortiz sped to a time of 19 minutes and 27 seconds in a 5K in Uvalde back in November.
He followed that with an 18:17 in Austin a few months later.
“It’s exciting to run again,” he said. “It’s a feeling I haven’t felt in years.”
artical from http://blog.mysanantonio.com/the-local-scene/2012/01/former-texas-state-runner-shooting-for-paralympic-games/
OPT Adaptive Tennis Clinic October 8th 2011
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Orthotic Prosthetic Technologies hosted their 3rd annual Adaptive Clinic on October 8, 2011 at Circle C Tennis Club. Once again, the clinic was a big success as we had 15 amputees and 4 wheelchair players participating. |
Fernando M. Velasco honored
Fernando Velasco, the General Manager and Director of Tennis at Circle C Tennis Club in Austin, was recently honored by the USTA with the 2010 Lessons for Life award. Fernando has hosted our OPT tennis clinic for 3 years, and we wanted to share his recent honor with you.
http://www.tennischannel.com/news/NewsDetails.aspx?newsid=9928
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