Poliomyelitis is one of the most dreaded disease that leads to locomotor disability amongst the children. Following an attack of Polio, a child may suffer  partial or complete paralysis, which may make the child permanently disabled for  the whole life.

Polio has been almost wiped out from developed countries. However, it continues to threaten a large number of children in under-developed countries. In  India, Polio is the single most common cause of Physical disability amongst the  children. As per the survey, there are 3 million people in India who have been  afflicted  by Polio and it is on decline due to PULSE POLIO immunization programme undertaken by  the Govt.  of India and other international agencies, like Rotary international etc.

For patients afflicted with Polio, a mobility device commonly known as “CALIPER”  is provided, which enables him to walk and lead a normal life.

Advantages of Wearing a Caliper.	Boys Fitted With Caliper

PLASTIC CALIPERS Plastic calipers are made from high-density polyethylene sheets. It has been  developed at our workshop. All three types of calipers can be assembled using pre-fabricated components, which are stocked by us in different standard sizes.       1. Ankle Foot Orthosis (A.F.O.)   2. Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (K.A.F.O.)   3. Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (H.K.A.F.O.)