March 4, 2026Today is National Orthotist/Prosthetist Day, and we celebrate the quiet strength, technical expertise and compassion of our orthotists and prosthetists at Northern Health who help people stand taller, sometimes quite literally.
Orthotists and prosthetists play a pivotal role across both acute and rehabilitation settings. Whether fitting a spinal brace following a fracture or facilitating safer mobility with an ankle-foot orthosis during rehabilitation, every prescription represents far more than a device. It symbolises resilience, progress, and a return to meaningful goals.
Jack Yeung, Clinical Lead for Orthotics, reflects on the profession’s remarkable evolution.
“Orthotics has shifted from traditional workshop technical skills to advanced digital design using 3D scanning to capture limb shape and 3D printing to create lighter, more precise and highly customised devices.”
Hong Tran reflected that “As an Orthotist/Prosthetist, I have the opportunity to solve real-life problems that can truly transform a person’s mobility and overall quality of life. I am especially drawn to the unique blend of clinical reasoning and hands-on technical work, where I can combine analytical problem-solving with practical skills to make a meaningful and lasting difference in people’s lives.”
Amanda Sergi, Senior Orthotist and clinical educator highlighted “I enjoy the hands-on arty aspect of making orthoses from scratch. Clients’ presentations are often like a complex puzzle often requiring a unique solution.”
Stefania Dilella, Orthotic Allied Health Assistant and current third year student in Prosthetics and Orthotics shared, “I’ve always been drawn to science and healthcare, but wanted to do something hand-on and practical and felt this was a perfect intersection of both.”
“We also take this opportunity to raise awareness about supporting individuals on their journey back to mobility. Organisations such as Range of Motion Project provide essential prosthetic and orthotic care to people in Ecuador and Guatemala who face significant barriers to access. Their mission to Make Immobility a Thing of the Past closely aligns with our team’s commitment to restoring independence and opportunity. We are proud to support one of our orthotists on a 10-day outreach program in Ecuador this November, where he will be evaluating, casting and fitting prosthetic devices for individuals in need,” says Mr Yeung.
The Orthotics Department at Northern Health marked National Orthotist/Prosthetist Day by celebrating the profession’s growth and innovation, including road-testing new 3D-printed orthotic devices, a fitting tribute to how far the field has progressed and the lives it continues to transform.
Pictured in featured image: The Orthotics team members at Northern Health.
