Pedorthics at Plattner Pedorthic Services, Dennis Dillard Certified Pedorthist ( C.Ped ) Accredited Pedorthic Facility

Plattner Pedorthic Services, Inc is a subdivision of Plattner Orthopedic Company, Inc. Plattner Pedorthic Services, Inc. is a BCP Accredited Pedorthic Facility . We are one of only 5 Accredited Pedorthic Facilities in the state of Illinois. To be accredited, the company must have a BCP Certified Pedorthist on staff and meet stringent facility and inventory requirements.

The Clinical Director of Plattner Pedorthic Services is Dennis W. Dillard, C.Ped, RTO. Dennis is a BCP Certified Pedorthist and a State of Illinois Licensed Pedorthist. He is also an ABC Registered Technician in Orthotics. He is involved in direct patient care and education for diabetic and arthritic foot care management.

The certified pedorthist (C.ped) evaluates and designs foot orthoses and shoes for patients requiring protective support or correction due to muscle/bone impairment, disease, or deformity. Utilizing training in biomechanics, gait analysis/patho mechanics, kinesiology, pathology, materials science, research methods, and diagnostic-imaging techniques, the pedorthist works to restore mobility and to prevent or limit disability.

The services of a certified pedorthist are necessary to limit the effects of challenges from birth problems such as cerebral palsy, hemophilia, osteogenesis imperfecta, spina bifida, and malformation of the long bones. Fractures; brain damage; muscle,tendon, and cartilage tears; and spinal cord injuries are often helped by prescribed orthoses. Pedorthic treatment often benefits those with problems caused by stroke, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis.

Whether your pedorthic needs are the result of disease, traumatic injury, or congenital problems, your rehabilitation is personally prescribed. Your pedorthist utilizes the prescription from your physician and will consult your physical or occupational therapist. Your pedorthic device will be custom designed and created on site at Plattner Pedorthic Services, Inc.