Orthotics

Contacts

Rhiannon Assetta | Manager and Lauren Bell | Orthotist
PCHOutpatients.Orthotics@health.wa.gov.au

The PCH Orthotics Service has three orthotists and two technical officers who work across two sites. The service assesses, prescribes and manufactures orthotics for children in Western Australia. The department regularly accepts student placements for students studying a Clinical Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics at Latrobe University in Melbourne.

Key Research Areas 

• Casting for Early Onset Scoliosis
• Collaboration across all orthotics services within Australia to develop an effective evidence based service
• Advancing technologies in orthotics, particularly 3D printing