Orthopedic Technology Workshop Munich

In addition to our sales rooms at Sendlinger Tor, we at Ergonomic Care have our own workshop. Our orthopedic technicians and bandage makers combine craftsmanship with medical knowledge and empathy. The integration of modern technology, such as computer-aided manufacturing and measuring processes, also plays a major role. For this reason, regular training for our staff is standard, as there have been and continue to be constant developments in rehabilitation technology and orthopedic technology, making our customers’ lives easier and pain-free.
We always want to be able to apply this knowledge and pass it on. Our expertise makes an important contribution to enabling people with illnesses or injuries to lead fulfilled lives with as few restrictions as possible.

The profession of an orthopedic technician is diverse. It combines craftsmanship with high-tech to help people with disabilities. The variety of materials in the workshop alone is enormous: from modern material mixes of plastic and carbon to leather and wood, numerous options are used to optimally create and adapt orthopedic and rehabilitative aids. The goal is always for the aids to fulfill the desired functions, provide comfort or fit correctly, and, if necessary, bring relief or pain freedom. The production or individual adaptation includes the following products:

• Orthoses for arms, legs, and torso
• Prostheses for arms or legs
• Sports prostheses
• Shoe inserts and custom shoe manufacturing
• Standing devices and torso supports
• Children’s rehab technology
• Dressing and undressing aids
• Symphysis belts for pregnant women
• Corsets and support corsets

All products are manufactured or adapted in our workshop with great care and expertise. And we are happy when they fulfill their functions and make your everyday life easier. Your smile is our best reward.

1. Consultation and medical history

Accordingly, a first step is a comprehensive (free) consultation and the medical history. Here we discuss with our customers what is to be achieved through the respective aid and what functions are desired. In a first examination or the medical history, we not only get a picture of pre-existing conditions and limitations but also check muscle status, misalignments, and other limitations. We know that this may be uncomfortable for some of our customers, therefore we place great value on empathy and understanding from our employees.

2. Measurements

To ensure full functionality and support, it is usually essential to also take some measurements. In simpler cases, such as bandages, measuring arm or leg lengths may suffice. In other cases, very precise measurements are necessary. For this, we use, for example, our 3D L.A.S.A.R. Posture, a modern diagnostic device for creating digital measurement images for assessing your posture and physical status. These modern analysis devices allow for millimeter-precise adjustments in the next step. These few millimeters are often crucial for wearing comfort and functionality.

3. Manufacturing

Based on the data obtained and of course also considering the wishes of our customers, the respective product is then manufactured or processed in our Ergonomic Care workshop. In the case of prostheses, for example, there is usually a base product that is then adapted to the individual needs. High-tech materials such as carbon, aramid, and titanium are used, as well as fabrics, wood, or leather. Each aid is thus – down to the color – ultimately a custom fabrication, personally tailored to the customer and their abilities, needs, and desires.

4. Fitting and adjustments
   Some aids, such as prostheses, require even several fittings. This is especially to avoid problems such as chafing spots and the like. Our goal is your well-being, which we work on until the final handover and beyond. Should you ever have problems with an Ergonomic Care product, you can always come to our workshop and we will try to solve the problem together with you.

Well-trained employees are essential for the success of Ergonomic Care and our products. In our orthopedic workshop, experienced and aspiring orthopedic technicians and bandage makers work hand in hand. Besides craftsmanship, basic technical understanding, and an affinity for electronics, social qualities, such as empathy with our customers, naturally also count.
Working in our workshop is varied and at the same time characterized by the motivation, to help other people – also among our trainees.
Regular training is also important because we want to be able to offer the best possible service in our workshop. And since we ourselves know best what people with disabilities are capable of, disabilities are no obstacle to employment at Ergonomic Care.