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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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“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.”