Orthotics and braces Our therapists are able to assess various injuries that may require braces, crutches or orthotics in order to assist with an individual's healing and rehabilitation. We have many braces in stock and are able to special order braces depending on the individual's need. Examples of our services can include: Distribution of crutches Custom orthotics Pre- and post-operative braces Knee or ankle braces for sprains and strains Cervical collars Lumbar and spinal support Custom splints Upper extremity splints and orthotics are used for support, stability or immobilization of a diseased or injured joint. There are many types of splints including static, dynamic and static progressive. Static splints are utilized to place the elbow, forearm, wrist, hand or fingers into a resting position to allow for optimal healing of tissue and bone. Dynamic and static progressive splints add mobilizing tension to improve mobility while promoting healing and decreasing risk of scar formation. Mary Rutan Hospital Therapy & Sports Medicine's Occupational Therapy Department has trained therapists that create and develop customized splints based on client needs and physician recommendations. Benefits of custom fabricated splints or orthotics are as follows: Easily adjustable for comfort Adjustable to account for decreased swelling over time Easy to clean Able to get wet Removable for bathing, wound care and gentle exercise if applicable Custom-fitted for optimal outcomes, comfort and positioning 205 E. Palmer Road Bellefontaine, OH 43311 937.592.4015 Map and driving directions Follow us © 2021 Mary Rutan Hospital Site map Privacy policy

Per CDC guidelines, patients, staff and visitors must still wear face coverings inside all healthcare facilities. Looking to schedule your vaccine? We are scheduling for those 12 and older. Close Neurology Mary Rutan Hospital offers comprehensive care for complex neurological disorders. When something goes wrong in your head, you want answers right away. That's when having two local neurologists at Mary Rutan Hospital can help. Treating a full spectrum of neurological disorders, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches. In addition, interpreting electroencephalography (EEG) for diagnosis of epilepsy and performs electromyography (EMG) for the diagnosis of neuropathy, muscular disorders and cervical or lumbar pinched nerves. Dr. Gao-Hickman and Dr. McLean see patients at the Mary Rutan Hospital Ambulatory Care Center located at 2160 Ewing Crawfis Circle. Providers Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD Ann McLean, DO 205 E. Palmer Road Bellefontaine, OH 43311 937.592.4015 Map and driving directions Follow us © 2021 Mary Rutan Hospital Site map Privacy policy