Simple-looking plastic or metal components can make a significant difference in the lives of a disabled person. These are designed and built by orthotists and prosthetists. These experts utilise art and science to help the human body work as normally as possible. 

Orthotists design and install braces and equipment to assist align or support limbs. Prosthetists create and design artificial limbs. They normally work from doctors' orders, although they may also evaluate patients and take measurements to create models and drawings. 

They create mobility-restoring devices such as corrected shoes and inserts as well as increasingly sophisticated artificial limbs. Though some of these workers construct the appliances themselves, they usually transmit their designs to technicians who construct the device. 

The orthotist or prothetist demonstrates how to use the device to the patient, checking the fit and making changes. A pleasant bedside demeanour can assist a patient build trust in a new appliance. 

Orthotists and prosthetists must have a four-year college degree, complete a clinical residency, and pass a national certification exam before they may practise. A licence is required in some states. This field has a great job outlook. It is especially welcome to persons who have a disability that necessitates the use of an orthosis or prosthesis. 

Real-world user experience is especially valuable in schools and certification programmes. If you want a truly hands-on employment where your knowledge and dedication may improve a patient's daily life, a career as an orthotist or prosthetist could be ideal.