Clinical Orthotic Services

Guide

PROSTEK
Orthotic Prosthetic Services

Prostek is an Adelaide owned and operated company that has been

providing services to South Australians for over 25 years.

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in this guide, as we have access to all major orthotics suppliers
and custom bracing is our specialty.

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technical and administrative services. We have additional clinical rooms
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Foot
Heel Spur Pads .................................................... 3
Internal Heel Raise ............................................... 3
Carbon Fibre Foot Plates .................................... 3
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Footwear............................................................... 4
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Pressure Relieving Shoes .................................... 4
Ankle
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Air Cast Ankle Stirrup ........................................... 5
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Value Walker......................................................... 6
Aircast Foam Walker ............................................ 6
Aircast Short Pneumatic Walker ........................... 6
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Knee
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Posture Support.................................................. 10
Soft Collar ........................................................... 11
Philadelphia Collar.............................................. 11
Aspen Collar ...................................................... 11
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Non Invasive Halo (Pinless Halo) ....................... 11
Shoulder
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Shoulder Abduction Sling ................................... 12
Shoulder Abduction Brace .................................. 12
Humeral Fracture Brace ..................................... 12
Elbow
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Thumb Spika ...................................................... 14
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Compression

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Inguinal Hernia Truss ........................................... 9
Spinal
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Abdominal Binder ............................................... 10
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Jobst Compression Garments ........................... 15

Sports Guards
Shin Guards ....................................................... 15
Forearm Guard .................................................. 15
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Sports Helmets .................................................. 15
Torso Protector ................................................... 15

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Heel Spur Pads

Description: Silicone, urethane, or polymer gel heel cups which offer shock
absorption to the heel.
Indications: Plantar fasciitis, Heel Spurs, Heel bruising, general heel pain.

Internal Heel Raise

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Carbon Fibre Foot Plates

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to the shoe and help reduce foot movement.
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Semi Custom Foot Orthoses

Description: A prefabricated alternative to custom foot orthoses. They provide

moderate arch support and good cushioning. Various additions such as metatarsal
domes may be added where required.
Indications: Arthritic feet, plantar fasciitis, diabetic protection, metatarsalgia,
neuroma, shin splints, stress fractures.

Custom Foot Orthoses

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following assessment including gait analysis. Custom foot orthoses are constructed
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Functionally they provide alignment correction, arch support, weight redistribution,
and cushioning
Indications: Conditions related to over pronation, pes planus and pes cavus
alignment, arthritic feet, plantar fasciitis, diabetic protection, metatarsalgia, neuroma,
shin splints, stress fractures.

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control of the foot and aims to hold a neutral calcaneal position.
Indications: Correctable pes planus or hyper mobile overpronation particularly for
children and lightweight individuals.

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Footwear

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in various styles and colours.
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deformity, arthritic foot and ankle conditions, metatarsalgia, stress fractures.

Post Op Shoes

Description: 2SHQWRHGVRIWXSSHUZLWKDGMXVWDEOH9HOFURFORVXUHWRDFFRPPRGDWH
post op dressings or cast.
Indications: post operative management of the foot and toes.

Pressure Relieving Shoes

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Ankle Stabilising Orthosis (ASO)

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inversion and eversion control. Worn within lace up foot wear.
Indications: Sporting applications, lateral ligament injury, deltoid ligament injury,
prophylactic use, early ankle osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, tibialis posterior
dysfunction.

Custom Leather Ankle Orthosis

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compared to standard lace up orthosis.
Indications: Arthritic conditions, post ankle arthrodesis.

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Air Cast Ankle Stirrup Brace

Description: Rigid stirrup ankle orthosis with medial and lateral plastic shells with
pneumatic padding and Velcro closures.
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operative use.

Leaf Spring Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Description: Polypropylene thermoplastic brace which controls the ankle to prevent

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provide stability.
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Carbon Fibre Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

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cushioning heel strike and assisting toe off. Also more open design and less patient
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Solid Ankle - Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Description: Custom made polypropylene thermoplastic brace which immobilises

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Indications: osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, alternative to ankle arthrodesis, control
of spastic paralysis.

Articulated Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Description: Hinged polypropylene thermoplastic brace which allows ankle motion

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Short Articulated Ankle Foot Orthosis (SAAFO)

Description: Hinged polypropylene thermoplastic brace which is shorter than other

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lateral a support.
Indications: Tibialis posterior dysfunction syndrome, subtalar joint arthritis,
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Ground Reaction Ankle Foot Orthosis (GRAFO)

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Indications: Combination of ankle weakness instability such as drop foot and weak
quadriceps causing knee instability (hyperextension and tendency to collapse into
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Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) Caliper

Description: Brace made with metal uprights and joints with leather cuffs and Velcro
straps. Various designs of caliper provide support to the ankle by providing one or
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Indications: Ankle arthritis, drop foot, spastic paralysis.

Value Walker

Description: A velfoam lined boot with rigid collateral structure, velcro closures and
rocker sole. Used to immobilise the foot and ankle to treat injuries during conservative
management or used post operatively. Is ideal where weight bearing will be permitted
during the immobilisation. Being removable enables showering without the boot (where
permitted) and easy monitoring of suture lines and dressings etc.
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fractures, conservative treatment of chronic overuse injuries such as plantar fasciitis and
achilles tendonitis.

Aircast Foam Walker

Description: A velfoam lined boot with circumferential rigid shell with Velcro
closures, rocker sole and two malleolar pneumatic air cells. Used to immobilise
the foot and ankle to treat injuries during conservative management or used
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and protection to the ankle. The foam walker is ideal where weight bearing will
be permitted at some stage during the immobilisation. Being removable enables
showering without the boot (where permitted) and easy monitoring of suture lines
and dressings etc.
Indications: Ankle fractures, ligament injuries, post operative immobilisation, midfoot
and metatarsal foot fractures, stress fractures, Achilles tendon ruptures, conservation
treatment of chronic overuse injuries such as plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis.

Aircast Short Pneumatic Walker

Description: A short (mid tibia) velfoam lined boot with circumferential rigid shell
with Velcro closures, rocker sole and two malleolar pneumatic air cells. Used to
immobilise the foot to treat injuries during conservative management or used post
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stability to the hind foot. The short pneumatic walker is ideal where weight bearing
will be permitted at some stage during the immobilisation. Being removable enables
showering without the boot (where permitted) and easy monitoring of suture lines
and dressings etc.
Indications: conservative or post operative immobilisation, midfoot and metatarsal
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Description: A velfoam lined boot with circumferential rigid shells with Velcro
closures, rocker sole and four circumferential pneumatic air cells. Used to immobilise
the foot and ankle to treat conditions and injuries during conservative management
or used post operatively. The malleolar air cells provide increased compressive
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where weight bearing will be permitted at some stage during the immobilisation.
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pneumatic walker are the same boot with the addition of a pressure gauge on the
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Indications: Immobilisation of the diabetic foot as alternative to total contact casting,
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Range of Motion (ROM) CAM Walker

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management or used post operatively. Is ideal where weight bearing will be permitted
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Bed Resting Ankle Foot Orthosis (BRAFO)

Description: A velfoam lined thermoplastic brace with Velcro closures.

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pressure and generally holds the ankle in a neutral position (plantargrade). An
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contractures.

Pressure Reducing Ankle Foot Orthosis (PRAFO)

Description: A velfoam lined, thermoplastic brace with Velcro closures and

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heel to prevent heel pressure and generally holds the ankle in a neutral position
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Indications: Relief or prevention of heel ulcers.

Plantar Fasciitis Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

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healing and reduce start up pain of initial weight bearing. Similarly may be used to
maintain lengthened position of Achilles.
Indications: Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonopathy.

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Knee Immobiliser

Description: Reinforced velfoam brace incorporating rigid collateral and posterior

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also available.
Indications: Post operative or conservative treatment where immobilisation is
required, e.g patella fracture, quadriceps rupture.

Range of Motion (ROM) Knee Orthosis

Description: Velfoam lined hinged knee brace with Velcro closures. The hinge can
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the knee.
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repairs, tibial plateau fractures, osteotomy, Cartilage graft procedures.

Hinged Knee Orthosis

Description: Pull on or wrap around, neoprene hinged knee brace with collateral
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Hinged Ligament Knee Orthosis

Description: Pull on or wrap around, neoprene hinged knee brace with strong
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stops for controlled range of motion.
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Knee Control Orthoses (KCO)

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knee hinges and padded Velcro fastening. This range of bracing provides the highest
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Osteo Arthritis Knee Bracing

Description: Various designs of knee orthoses which provide a three point pressure
system, to apply a varus or valgus force, reducing pressure on the affected knee
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Indications: Unicompartmental knee osteo arthritis with varus or valgus deformity
less than 15 degrees. Brace aims to reduce pain, support and slow the arthritic
degeneration.

Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO)

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stainless steel or aluminium. The brace provides the longest possible lever to provide
support for severe knee and ankle conditions.
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instability, weakened quadriceps, severe knee and ankle joint degeneration, drop
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Patella Tracking Orthosis

Description: Soft lined, neoprene wrap around brace with horse shoe shaped buttress
and Velcro fastening. Provides a medially directed force on the lateral border of the
patella to help minimise lateral patella tracking.
Indications: Support following lateral release surgery, lateral patella tracking
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Hip Abduction Orthosis

Description: Brace to help maintain abducted hip position. Foam lined thermoplastic
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extension and have adjustable hip abduction angle.
Indications: Hip dislocations either post operatively or following closed reduction.
Post gluteal muscle surgical repair.

Inguinal Hernia Truss

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press stud fasteners.
Indications: Inguinal hernias either single or bilateral.

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Sacro Iliac Joint (SIJ) Belt

Description: A non elastic webbing belt with Velcro fastening. Provides a

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Indications: Instabilities at the sacro iliac joints and pubic symphysis.

Abdominal Binder

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LQFUHDVHLQWUDDEGRPLQDOSUHVVXUHWRVXSSRUWWKHDEGRPHQULEVDQGOXPEDUVSLQH
Indications: Abdominal hernias, post abdominoplasty, rib fractures and intercostal
injuries, mild spinal conditions.

Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis (LSO) - Soft Varieties

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to provide support and reduce intra discal pressure. Also provides motion control and
postural support.
Indications: Chronic lower back pain, post operative use, intervertebral disc
conditions, degenerative conditions, prophylactic use.

Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis (LSO) Rigid

Description: Foam lined thermoplastic spinal orthosis with Velcro fastening.

Provides support and protection to lumbar spine.
Indications: Post lumbar surgery, spinal fusions, stable lumbar fractures, severe
degenerative conditions.

Thoraco-Lumabar-Sacral Orthosis (TLSO)

Description: Foam lined thermoplastic spinal orthosis with chest extension support
and shoulder support straps, with Velcro fastening. Provides support and protection
to thoracic and lumbar spine.
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stable thoracic fractures, severe degenerative conditions.

Posture Support

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which encourages shoulder retraction to improve thoracic and low cervical spine
posture.
Indications: Kyphotic posture and or protracted shoulder position. Thoracic spine pain.

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arthritic conditions of the cervical spine.

Philadelphia Collar

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showering collar.

Aspen Collar

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control to the cervical spine.
Indications: Post operative support, post traumatic injury support.

Malibu Collar

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Indications: Post operative support, post traumatic injury support.

Sterno-Occipital-Mandibular Immobiliser (SOMI)

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shoulder section, occipital support and chin piece. Provides rigid support to prevent
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pain.

Non Invasive Halo (Pinless Halo)

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extension and rotation.
Indications: Post traumatic cervical spine injury. Post operative support.

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Indications: Clavicle fractures, may also be used as a posture support for kyphotic
thoracic spine.

Neoprene Shoulder Orthosis

Description: Neoprene shoulder sleeve with strap under opposite axilla and Velcro
fastening at anterior chest. Provides mild support and compression. Also available
with added internal and external rotation control straps
Indications: Shoulder instability, arthritic and soft tissue conditions.

Shoulder Abduction Sling

Description: Supportive sling with foam bolster to hold shoulder in abducted position
approx 30 deg.
Indications: Post surgery.

Shoulder Abduction Brace

Description: Foam lined, rigid shelled brace with adjustable shoulder joint to enable
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For optimal shoulder positioning.
Indications: Post surgery, post dislocation.

Humeral Fracture Brace

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containing soft tissue around a fracture to provide support.
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fractures may require addition of elbow joint and forearm shell for stability.

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Indications: Tennis elbow, golfers elbow.

Range of Motion (ROM) Elbow Orthosis

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elbow.
Indications: Non displaced fractures of the distal humerus or proximal radius and
ulna. Post surgery.

Turnbuckle Elbow Orthosis

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Mayo Elbow Orthosis

Description: Aluminium framed brace with padded upper arm and forearm cuffs,
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key.
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Flexion Control Wrist Brace

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and thumb movement.
Indications: Acute wrist injury, post operative support, carpal tunnel syndrome,
arthritic conditions, radial nerve palsy.

Exoform Wrist Brace

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movement.
Indications: Acute wrist injury, post operative support, scaphoid fractures, carpal
tunnel syndrome, arthritic conditions, radial nerve palsy.

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Indications: Stable fractures of the wrist and distal radius or ulna, post operative
support, arthritic conditions.

Thermoplastic Wrist Hand Thumb Orthosis (WHTO)

Description: 3RO\HWK\OHQHPROGHGSODVWLFZULVWIRUHDUPEUDFHZLWKWKXPE
support, for immobilisation and protection while allowing finger and thumb
movement. Velcro fastening.
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post operative support, arthritic conditions.

Custom Leather Wrist Brace

Description: Custom made leather wrist brace with Velcro fastening, made from a
cast of the patients wrist. It is designed for immobilisation and protection.
Indications: Chronic wrist conditions, arthritic conditions.

Resting Wrist Hand Orthosis

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Indications: Arthritic conditions, tenosynovitis, acute injuries.

Thumb Spika

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joints.
Indications: Fractures of metacarpal and proximal phalanx, hyperextension injuries.

Mallet Finger Splint

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and Velcro fastening.
Indications: Protection for sport.

Forearm Guard

Description: Custom made thermoplastic shell with neoprene lining and Velcro
fastening.
Indications: Protection for sport following healing of forearm fractures, post internal
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Description: Custom made Perspex face guard with Velcro fastening

Indications: Protection for sport following nose fractures, orbital fractures.

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joint

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Prostek Orthotic Prosthetic Services, 2 William Street, Mile End South SA 5031
Ph (08) 8352 6511 Fax (08) 8352 6577 Email prostek@prostek.com.au Web www. prostek.com.au

PROSTEK
Orthotic Prosthetic Services