What are your credentials?
      There is one national Certification Board: American Board for Certification and some states  provide  State licensure of which Texas is one of those states.
 How long have you practiced in this area?
      Tt is important to be receiving service from a clinic well established in the community. The more established clinics will have standards of excellence that are monitored by licensing boards.
 Why did you get into this line of work?
     An orthotist's ability to be a successful provider is directly related to the orthotist's motivating factors.
 What types of continuing education are you required to complete? And why?
    Orthotists and prosthetists are required by law to complete educational courses  on a regular basis to keep up with advancing technology
 What has been your experience working with people with my condition/injury?
    You want an orthotist that has experience with your individual needs. Most orthotists are good problem solvers and pull from many resources to provide service.