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Orthosis - Dynamic or Lycra - Limb

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This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Rental of Assistive Technology. It specifically covers the rental of a Dynamic or Lycra Orthosis for the limbs or trunk, corresponding to Registration Group 0135 (Prostheses and Orthoses).

This category of orthoses is distinct from rigid splints or braces, as they are designed to facilitate or modulate movement rather than block it entirely. They are often custom-made or tailored garments constructed from specialised compressive and flexible materials like Lycra or similar fabrics. These garments provide continuous, gentle pressure to the limbs and/or trunk.

Dynamic/Lycra Orthoses are crucial for participants who require:

Postural and Core Stability: The compression helps increase sensory feedback and proprioception, which improves core stability and body awareness.

Tone Management: The garment can help to modulate abnormal muscle tone (e.g., reducing spasticity or increasing stability for hypotonia).

Movement Facilitation: They provide a gentle external framework that encourages more efficient and effective movement patterns during daily activities and therapy.

Rental of this equipment is highly beneficial because:

Therapeutic Trial: They are often trialled to confirm the functional benefits before a long-term purchase of multiple custom garments is made.

Sizing: As a participant's body shape changes due to growth or therapeutic progress, renting allows for flexible sizing adjustments.

This rental support ensures immediate access to specialised compression therapy for complex movement and positioning needs, which directly impacts the participant's functional capacity and independence.