HEAD TO FOOT ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS
Prosthetics Melbourne
Personalised prosthetic care to support your mobility, comfort and independence.
Clinician-led assessment, fitting and ongoing support across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Prosthetic care centred on you
Choosing a prosthesis involves more than selecting a component. Comfort, fit, daily activities, rehabilitation goals and follow-up care all matter.
Head to Foot Orthotics & Prosthetics works with each person to understand their needs and discuss suitable prosthetic options, from assessment and fitting to ongoing adjustments.
Explore our full prosthetics services.
LOWER-LIMB PROSTHETICS
Solutions for different levels of limb loss
Prosthetic needs depend on the level of limb difference, mobility goals and individual clinical assessment.
Below knee prostheses
A below knee prosthesis, also called a transtibial prosthesis, supports mobility while retaining the natural knee joint.
Above knee prostheses
An above knee prosthesis, also called a transfemoral prosthesis, includes a prosthetic knee mechanism. Read our comparison of mechanical and microprocessor prosthetic knees.
Assessment, fitting and ongoing support
Prosthetic care may involve consultation, measurements, assessment, component selection, fitting, adjustments and follow-up. Rehabilitation and adaptation vary from person to person.
Learn more in our week-by-week amputation recovery guide, or read about choosing a prosthetist in Melbourne.
Upper-limb prosthetic needs
Our team can discuss upper-limb assessment and available service options based on your individual needs.
Melbourne clinics and regional care
Head to Foot has locations in Croydon, Berwick and Dandenong across metropolitan Melbourne, and Ballarat and Alexandra in regional Victoria.
Clinic appointment and service availability should be confirmed with the team.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a prosthetist in Melbourne?
Look for individual assessment, clear explanations of available options and suitable follow-up care. Our Melbourne prosthetist guide explains more.
What is the difference between below knee and above knee prostheses?
A below knee prosthesis retains the natural knee, while an above knee prosthesis includes an artificial knee mechanism. Component selection depends on clinical assessment and individual needs.
Can my prosthesis be adjusted after fitting?
Adjustments and ongoing review may be needed as comfort, fit and mobility requirements change.
Where are Head to Foot's clinics?
Find clinic details for Croydon, Berwick, Dandenong, Ballarat and Alexandra on our locations page.
Let’s discuss your prosthetic care
Contact our team to discuss assessment, fitting or ongoing prosthetic support.