A good change you never had to deal with ortheses and protheses in your life yet. If you realize that more then 85% of all people will need this heathcare treatment sooner or later, but at least once in their lifetime, a good change that the following information will one day be of importance for you. And if so, you want the best threatment to improve the quality of your personal life for sure.

What are ortheses and protheses?
We are talking about ortheses and protheses here. Ortheses are made for you to support parts of your body to function in the correct way. Protheses are substitutes for missing parts (arms, legs, feet) and are always made individually for you.

Why are #1 companies normally based in Europe?
Top quality companies, dealing with orthopedic appliances, you will normally find in countries in Western Europe, like the Netherlands. The Dutch government for example focussed and invested for decades to become number one in research, education, experience and practice related to ortheses and protheses.

Heckert Orthopedic Appliances
There are many succesful companies in Europe and in the Netherlands. One of them is Heckert Orthopedic Appliances, founded in 1975. Mr. Sander Heckert is in charge since 1995. Three years ago, Sander and his wife visited Dubai and they experienced the shortage of high caliber professional knowlegdge in the region. Since that visit, they seriously considered to move their company and services to Dubai. Finally, their decision was made unanimously and they are very ambitious to create the highest level of orthopedic healthcare appliances in the UAE region.

When do I need any treatment?
If you are playing sports, It is recommended to investigate your personal biomechanical health every 6 month, but at least once a year. During this check-up, tests are done to see if your body is in perfect balance. If not, the change of finding problems at an early stage is large. So better don't wait for sport injuries or car accidents before you go to Heckert Orthopedic Appliances. Any early pain in your knee, shoulder, feet or knee for example can be your bodies personal message to come in action. Problems will be detected at an early stage and the collected information over the years will help the specialist understanding the cause and finding the best solutions available.

Is Heckert Orthopedic Appliances creating solutions themselves?
Yes, the practice of Mr. Sander Heckert is equipped with, for example, the latest state-of-the-art scanning equipment, needed to analyse the biomechanical aspects of your body. You will also find a dynamic feet pressure analyser. Important, because healthy feet are the base for your personal health balance. Be aware that many health problems can start with problems with your feet.

Who made the new Heckert workshop in Dubai?
There are several companies in Europe, who trade in machines and try to create your workshop with off-the-shelve solutions. Most of these solutions or 20 year old. But, because of personal experience, the only person who really knows how to create your own personal workshop is yourself. So what I needed was a company that produces full orthopaedic workshops themselves. Jos America is the only producer we know who can do this for you at the highest professional level. We had our influence on virtually all important details. They came with high-end solutions to create the best fitting shop. And even for more then reasonable prices. We had support from the beginning to the end. This is important, especially here in Dubai, because you need the neccessary paperwork to have all your certificates. And the standards for your workshop in Dubai are the highest in the world. The Jos America installation team did a great job. Within a week the workshop was ready to use. Our new workshop passed all tests (there are many rules here about safety, noice, ergonomics, dust and so on). I can recommend Jos America to all of my collegues. I am sure Jos America will grow with the same speed they did in the past in the orthopedic shoe market. Jos America will be succesful in the OT (Orthopaedic Technicians) market as well, for sure. As they are experienced, many companies will take advantage of their know-how.

Why is a #1 workshop in the DHCC center so important?
It is easy to compare Heckerts orthopedic solutions with Formula 1 racing or the aerospace industry producing the A380 airbus. Only the teams with the best technicians, materials, state-of the-art factory, best testing facilities as well as short development times will achieve winning results. Conditions can and will change constantly. This orthopedic workshop is as close as possible to the patient, delivering the best possible healthcare in the Middle East.

Why is Heckert using many new materials ?
Heckert is experienced in using silicons, preprac and carbon, to name just a few. Made with special vakuum technics and with extreme high temperatures, Heckert can create strong ultra light solutions, which are very pleasant to wear and will become one with your body. The workshop was recently installed by a leading company named Jos America, based in the Netherlands. Sander Heckert was involved in the development of new machinery and technics as well as the education of new talented trainees.

Company mission
Sander Heckert's mission is to provide people in the Middle East with the best possible orthopedic appliances, products and solutions, information and education, support with persistance to allow a full, active and healthy life with the knowledge to enable efficient self-management and control of the disability.

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