Orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care helps improve movement and function in individuals with musculoskeletal and neurological impairments, bettering their quality of life. O&P practitioners are an integral part of the health care and rehabilitation team. Orthotists and prosthetists evaluate patients and design custom or off-the-shelf orthoses (braces) or prostheses (artificial limbs). Once created and fitted, these devices support the body and assist with physical activities such as walking, running, grasping, and balancing.