Top 8 Benefits of Kansas City Foot Orthotics
What to Expect When Working with a Certified Custom Foot Orthotics Practitioner in Kansas City Foot Orthotics are a solution developed for people who are experiencing pain or complications with their feet. They are a specialized medical device that is worn inside the shoe to help correct the wearer’s gait, evenly distribute pressure, and reduce […]
How Natural Will My Prosthetic Device Look and Feel?
Getting Familiar with Orthotic and Prosthetic Options Near You in Kansas City For those who are researching advanced prosthetics and orthotics, one of the main questions that comes up pertains to how these devices will feel once they are fitted to the patient. In the case of foot orthotics, which are customized inserts that are […]
Meet Your Prosthetic Experts
Getting to Know Our Resident Advanced Prosthetics and Orthotics Specialists Cotton Orthotic and Prosthetic Associates is a leader in providing advanced prosthetics and orthotics to individuals in the greater Kansas City area. With decades of combined experience, our certified orthotists and prosthetists specialize in customizing prosthetic legs and artificial limbs that are functional, comfortable, and […]
How are Prosthetics for Athletes Different from Daily Prosthetic Devices?
And Where to Find Advanced Orthotics and Prosthetics Near You When we think about the greatest success stories in the field of advanced prosthetics and orthotics, our mind jumps to famous athletes such as Jeremy Campbell, Kelly Cartwright, and Amy Purdy. Jeremy Campbell, for instance, suffered from a birth defect that caused him to be […]
Tips for Traveling with Prosthetic Devices
Getting to Know Your Rights as They Apply to Advanced Prosthetics and Orthotics The ability to travel is what allows us to visit distant relatives, explore exotic locales, and experience new cultures. However, as any seasoned traveler knows, the days of being able to buy a ticket and hop on a flight without incident are […]
Learning to Walk with a Prosthetic
What to Expect When Using a Prosthetic Leg Mobility is part of what makes us human. It can be easy for most people to take something as simple as walking for granted, right up until they can no longer do it. For patients who have or are scheduled to have an amputation to one or […]
Meet Richard Davis, Certified Prosthetic Assistant
Richard is from Knob Noster, MO. He currently lives there with his wife and 3 children. He graduated from Knob Noster High School in 2007, and studied at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Richard enjoys spending time with his family, and his hobbies include skateboarding as well as recording and playing music. He […]
Meet Dan Cotton, ABC Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
Meet Dan Cotton, ABC Certified Prosthetist + Orthotist Daniel was born and raised in Spencer, Iowa. Upon graduation from Spencer High School, Daniel completed his undergraduate B.A. degree at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in business management with a finance emphasis. While at Luther, Daniel had many interests including playing college football and baseball. He […]