Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc | Prosthetic Company in Philadelphia

i-LIMB Ultra Hand

i-LIMB Ultra Hand ...

The i-LIMB is the first prosthetic hand with five individually powered digits. Developed by TouchBionics, the i-LIMB hand looks and functions like a real human hand and represents a generational advance in bionics. Existing users of myoelectric prosthetic hands quickly adapt to the system and can master the device’s new functionality within minutes. For new patients, the i-LIMB hand offers a prosthetic solution that has never before been available.

Pulsing Grip Strength
Automated Grip Patterns and more

i-LIMB Digits

i-LIMB Digits ...

ProDigits™ are self-contained prosthetic fingers that are individually powered, performance programmable and myoelectric-controlled to provide the most advanced partial hand prosthesis – ever. Custom ProDigits are available for partial hand amputees missing between 1-5 fingers.

Multi-point finger articulation
Indicated for amputation at the Transmetacarpal level or higher
Individually powered & programmable
Bluetooth enabled
Anatomically accurate and aesthetically appealing

Cranial Remolding Helmet

Cranial Remolding ...

The Boston Band custom cranial remolding helmet offers a simple solution for the treatment of deformational or positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly. The Boston Band is a lightweight, plastic and foam orthosis made from a 3-D scan of the infant’s head.

Confirmed cranial asymmetry of 8mm or greater
Commence treatment at 3 months of age
Treatment usually lasts 2-3 months; longer for older patients
Helmet modified for growth as treatment progresses
Infant can sleep in any position

Step Watch Monitor

Step Watch Activi ...

Ability’s amputee care includes the usage of the StepWatch™ activity monitor which affords patients an accurate and objective means for recording, documenting and assessing the patient’s activity level. Both private insurance companies and Medicare are demanding more objective activity data to justify the patient has received the most appropriate device.

Measure outcomes
Document physical activity
Objectively assess function
Track patient progress
Determine patient compliance
Compare therapeutic interventions

Walk-Aide

Walk-Aide ...

WalkAide is a revolutionary FDA approved medical device that leverages functional electrical stimulation (FES) to improve walking ability of people living with FOOT DROP. The WalkAide is also utilized as a Neuro Rehabilitation tool by Clinicians. The WalkAide can help patients who exhibit foot drop due to brain or spinal diseases or trauma, such as:

Stroke (CVA)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Tumor
Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Ability is a certified WalkAide facility.

E-MAG Active

E-MAG Active ...

The E-MAG Active is an electronic stance control knee-ankle-foot-orthosis (KAFO) that calibrates itself to how the patient walks. This low-profile KAFO, locks during stance phase and unlocks during swing phase, resulting in a safer, more natural, more efficient walking style. This “best in class” stance control KAFO helps the patient live a more active lifestyle.

Gyroscope Technology monitors orientation of limb
No linkage or sensors below the knee
Simple calibration technique
Does not require minimum ankle range of motion
Accommodates joint contracture up to 15 degrees

Post-mastectomy Solutions

Post-mastectomy S ...

Ability offers highly customized breast mastectomy prosthetics through its recently formed division – Symmetry. Symmetry utilizes 3-D imaging technology
to create the ultimate custom breast prosthesis with the perfect look, fit and feel just for you.

Post-mastectomy, lumpectomy or other related surgeries
Scanning provides for intimate fit to chest wall (no pocket bras necessary)
Silicone materials are cool & lightweight
For use during swimming, jogging & other physical activity
32 available colors

Wyzhir's Story

Wyzhir’s Story ...

To All:

I would like to take this opportunity to share some wonderful news with you.

On Friday, December 9th 8/7c on ABC-TV, one of Ability’s patients, Wyzhir Johnson, is going to star on the ABC Show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Wyzhir is a terrific young man who lost his left hand while working on a home improvement project. Though this loss posed many challenges for the 16 year old Wyzhir, he adjusted in part by focusi

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunit ...

If you possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree, completed an NCOPE accredited O&P program and are interested in partnership opportunities, click here for more information.

“I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to work at Ability and be able to grow as a practitioner while completing my orthotic residency. My experiences here have been supremely helpful and have contributed exponentially to the overall development of my Orthotics/Prosthetics practice style. From a professional development standpoint, I can't think of anything that could parallel the opportunities for growth I've encountered here at Ability.”

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Patient Care Locations

Corporate

Corporate | (717) 337-2277

Gettysburg Medical Building
455 South Washington Street
Suite 11
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 337-2277
Fax: (717) 337-3140
Toll Free: (800) 455-0058

Kentucky

Morehead | (606) 783-0103

220 Morehead Plaza
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: (606) 783-0103
Fax: (606) 784-2152

Lexington | (859) 277-3700

395 Elaine Drive, Suite 120
Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: (859) 277-3700
Fax: (859) 277-8326
Toll Free: (800) 755-1783

Maryland

Frederick | (301) 698-4692

73 Thomas Johnson Drive
Suite B
Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: (301) 698-4692
Fax: (301) 698-4693

Hagerstown | (301) 790-3636

The Professional Village
370 Mill Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: (301) 790-3636
Fax: (301) 790-3644

North Carolina

Asheville | (828) 252-0331

Walden Ridge
3 Walden Ridge, Suite 400
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 252-0331
Fax: (828) 252-9764
Toll Free: (800) 242-9474

Charlotte | (704) 372-7660

309 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 104
Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 372-7660
Fax: (704) 372-7659
Toll Free: (800) 372-4147

Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg | (717) 458-8429

Fredricksen Center
2005 Technology Parkway
Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 458-8429
Fax: (717) 458-8437

York | (717) 851-0156

Colonial Village
960 S. George Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 851-0156
Fax: (717) 851-0157

Exton | (610) 873-6733

The Commons at Oaklands
660 West Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 873-6733
Fax: (610) 873-6735

Gettysburg | (717) 337-2273

Gettysburg Medical Building
455 South Washington Street
Suite 11
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 337-2273
Fax: (717) 337-2285

South Carolina

Greenville | Coming soon

10 Enterprise Boulevard
Suite 206
Greenville, South Carolina 29615

Phone: Coming soon
Fax: Coming soon
Toll Free: (800) 455-0058

Virginia

Northern Virginia | Coming Soon

Northern Virginia, Coming Soon
Phone: Coming Soon
Fax: Coming Soon
Toll Free: Coming Soon

Mon.- Fri. 8 - 4:30 & other by appointment

Affiliates

Kinetic Revolutions | (301) 360-3520

Symmetry | (877) 7-SYMMETRY

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