Advancing Orthotic Therapy

ProLab has made significant contributions to orthotic therapy. Since 1989, we:

• Integrated CAD/CAM technology into orthotic production to enhance quality and consistency
• Developed a sophisticated cast correction system to enhance accuracy
• Introduced Pathology Specific Orthoses™ to the industry to treat pathologies instead of merely treating symptoms
• Instituted a team of Medical Consultants to work with practitioners daily to determine best orthotic therapy for specific patients
• Designed the first truly functionally-corrected prefabricated orthoses from polypropylene as a first line treatment or as diagnostic tool for orthotic therapy
• Became a founding member of PFOLA to support podiatric education and establish standards for orthotic laboratories
• Introduced the use of EVA in orthoses as an effective material for heel posts, arch fill, and topcovers
• Played a leading role in introducing polypropylene to the orthotic market as an effective shell material
• Pioneered the manufacture of vacuum-formed polypropylene devices, a process that enables the most corrections and intrinsic shell accommodations