“Overcoming yourself” – these words best describe the Paralympic Games held in Paris, where 4,400 Paralympic athletes from all around the world competed in 23 different sports. “A unique spirit was felt here – the athletes didn’t come for medals, not to defeat others, but primarily to defeat themselves,” shares Vilija Ruškienė, a physiotherapist-orthopedic technologist from the company “Ortopedijos technika,” who was part of the Ottobock technical service team at the games. This year’s Paralympic Games technical service team consisted of 164 members from 41 countries, speaking 32 languages. Throughout the games, 3,010 technical service visits were recorded. More than… more

We are excited to introduce Fixalto’s newest product line – StepFix, a series of advanced orthopaedic insoles. This Week’s Spotlight: Active Bilateral StepFIX™ Active Bilateral stabilise the soles of worn footwear and feature unique stabilisation of the first and fifth metatarsal heads, supporting and restricting the movement of these metatarsal joints without hindering walking. Recommended for: – pain in the longitudinal arch; – arthritis and stiffness of the big toe metatarsophalangeal joint (Hallux rigidus, Hallux limitus); – diabetic foot issues; – for functional therapy and prevention of Morton’s neuroma; – arthritis, hallux valgus, sesamoiditis, flatfoot, forefoot pain. Ideal for sports:… more

Sharing footage of the process of fitting custom-made Pre-Preg orthoses for a patient. For a 3-year-old girl who has one of the types of cerebral palsy, orthopedic technologist Artūras Rymonis from AB “Ortopedijos technika” custom-made and fitted Pre-Preg orthoses with personalized features. The PrePreg technology and the carbon fibre used in the manufacturing process make it possible to produce strong, lightweight, high-quality orthoses that are comfortable to wear and exceptionally functional. These orthoses help maintain the girl’s vertical body position, allowing her to stand with straight legs, providing stability and support for safe vertical posture.Verticalization is an important therapeutic tool… more

We are excited to introduce Fixalto’s newest product line – StepFix, a series of advanced orthopaedic insoles. This Week’s Spotlight: Active Lateral StepFIX™ Active Lateral stabilise the soles of worn footwear, and promote the movement of the big toe while stabilising the other toes. By directing the front part of the foot inwards (pronation), they reduce the likelihood of ankle joint injury during take-off and landing moments. Recommended for: – metatarsal protrusions; – arthritis of the smaller toe joints; – pronation for functional therapy and prevention. Ideal for sports: tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, football, basketball, horse riding, cycling, skiing…. more

We are pleased to announce that our customers can now select materials from our updated range when ordering customized footwear and insoles!  You can find a link to the updated range in the first comment of this post. All newly added materials are marked with a “Recently added” icon. Our range of materials has been expanded to include: – 6 new upper leathers, – 3 new materials for insoles, – 2 new materials for insoles top covers, shoe linings, and boardings, – 1 new material for special materials, textiles, stiffening materials, rubber welts, and molded soles. We hope you enjoy… more

In the French capital, 4400 Paralympic athletes from all over the world will gather to compete in 23 different sports. To make the start of these athletes successful, our colleague, Vilija Ruškienė, a physiotherapist-orthopaedic technologist from AB “Ortopedijos technika”, is already working in the 2024 Paralympic Games Ottobock technical service repair team, which consists of specialists from various fields. She sends her best wishes to everyone from Paris, filled with the spirit of sport!

Each week for the next seven weeks, we’ll be revealing a new model from our collection. This Week’s Spotlight: Active Basic StepFIX™ Active Basic insoles are designed with an ultra-thin toe area, making them perfect for those who are constantly on the move. These insoles are ideal not only for active movement and running but also as a preventive measure even if you have no existing foot disorders. Recommended for: – Longitudinal arch or forefoot pain. – Bursitis, calluses, capsulitis, flat feet. – Functional therapy of Freiberg infraction. Perfect for: – Sports activities. – Active movement. – Running. Available Sizes:… more

This time, researchers from the Mechanical Engineering and Design Faculty of Kaunas University of Technology have conducted extensive mechanical tests on the mask. They aimed to evaluate the face mask’s resistance and ability to protect the face during a direct impact. The research was conducted in several stages to investigate the mask’s resistance and strength in detail. During the initial mask tests, a compressive force up to 600 N was applied at characteristic points (nose and cheekbones) and the change between the 9 control points was measured. In the second stage, the mask was subjected to a load up to… more

Rain boots are an alternative to rubber shoes when various orthopaedic elements are necessary.

You can choose shoes from 2 models:Hydro – open-toeAqua – closed-toe.