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A Prosthetist is a tertiary qualified, allied health professional trained in the assessment, prescription manufacture, provision and ongoing review of a prosthesis. A Prosthetist is trained to provide artificial limbs to aid function, movement and cosmetic appearance (cosmesis) in line with a client’s goals. Their main goal is to improve the quality of life for clients under through provision of suitable artificial limbs
Definition: A Prosthesis (pl. Prostheses) is an artificial device attached or applied to the body to replace a missing part. The purpose of a prosthesis is to restore function and/or improve appearance (AOPA, 2020)
A Prosthetist is trained to provide artificial limbs for a variety of different amputations, including;
Lower limb
Upper Limb
All Clinicians at Barwon Prosthetics and Orthotics are qualified Prosthetist’s/Orthotists, and active members of Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA). All clinical staff regularly perform continuing professional education to enhance their skills and build on their current knowledge.
Please see a link to the Australia Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA), outlining the description of a Prosthetist’s role https://www.aopa.org.au/documents/item/320
