Competing for the Sports Bracing Market By Deborah Conn  Orthotists used to fit just about every knee brace prescribed. Now, orthopedic technicians, physical therapists, manufacturers’ representatives, and others are fitting patients with off-the-shelf orthoses, particularly sports braces. Should orthotists fear encroachment—or simply focus on their core business of custom devices?
Cover Photo courtesy of Ossur April 2007

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