Mobility & Assistive Devices in Indiana

TayCo Brace is a medical device manufacturer specializing in over-the-shoe ankle braces designed as innovative alternatives to traditional walking boots and ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Founded in 2016 by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Fred Ferlic and renowned athletic trainer Mike Bean, the company develops evidence-based external ankle support products backed by biomechanical research from Ball State University, Creighton University, and Transcend O&P. TayCo Brace offers four primary product lines: RecoverX Brace for injury recovery and chronic instability, AthleticX Brace for active mobility and sports, Acute XAB Brace for custom-fit acute recovery, and Custom Medical XAB Brace for chronic conditions. All braces feature unique over-the-shoe design enabling users to wear preferred footwear while maintaining stability and mobility. The company serves healthcare providers (over 1,500 physicians and athletic trainers), NCAA/NFL/NBA/MLB teams, military personnel, and individual consumers. With over 100,000 individuals fitted since 2017 and physician endorsement across major health systems including Duke Health and Upperline Health, TayCo Brace delivers clinical outcomes including faster recovery compared to CAM boots and improved gait mechanics without compromising knee and hip function.

Med-Mizer, Inc. is an American manufacturer of adjustable hospital beds and safe patient handling solutions based in Batesville, Indiana. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in clinical-grade beds designed for comfort, safety, and independence across multiple care settings. Product offerings include the ActiveCare™ Bed, BA8000 bariatric bed, ComfortWide™ and Evac Position™ beds, FlexTilt Chair, and AllCare Floor Level Bed. All beds feature fully adjustable positioning, integrated stand-assist mechanisms, fall-prevention technologies, and optional enhancements such as underbed lighting, scales, and out-of-bed alarms. Med-Mizer serves diverse customer segments including assisted living facilities, skilled nursing homes, hospice centers, rehabilitation facilities, Veterans Affairs, acute care hospitals, and private home-care users. The company emphasizes quality construction, caregiver ergonomics, and patient dignity through user-friendly designs backed by industry-leading warranties.

Surestep, LLC is a pediatric orthotic manufacturer specializing in custom-made braces and orthotic devices for children from infancy through development. The company designs and fabricates ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), supra-malleolar orthoses (SMOs), cranial remolding helmets, and related lower-extremity support devices. Their product portfolio includes conventional thermoplastic devices and advanced 3D-printed solutions, with recent product innovations including SMO3D (a lightweight, flexible 3D-printed SMO) and Sprout3D (a cranial remolding helmet with demonstrated clinical superiority in head-shape correction). Surestep emphasizes rapid manufacturing turnaround—AFOs in 10–14 business days, SMOs in 4–8 days depending on customization method, and Sprout3D in 7–10 days—enabling quick delivery to pediatric physical therapists, orthopedists, and rehabilitation centers. The company markets its devices for children with balance disorders, gait dysfunction, hypotonia, plagiocephaly, and other developmental orthopedic needs. All devices are custom-engineered for comfort and growth accommodation. Surestep maintains a clinical focus, citing peer-reviewed research (Hanger Institute study) demonstrating superior outcomes with 3D-printed cranial devices. The company serves pediatric rehabilitation, orthopedic, and developmental medicine markets across the US.

United Ortho, established in 1978, manufactures and distributes orthopedic braces, supports, splints, and orthotic devices for musculoskeletal injury treatment and prevention. The company operates its own manufacturing facility and offers a comprehensive product line including ankle fracture boots (Air Cam Walker series, 360 Air Walker), knee immobilizers, night splints for plantar fasciitis, wrist/thumb splints, elbow braces, shoulder supports, back/lumbar supports, neck braces, and post-operative footwear. Products address common clinical conditions including sprains, fractures, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis. United Ortho serves consumers, athletes, geriatric patients, and healthcare providers through direct retail, insurance channels, and B2B wholesale partnerships. The company emphasizes affordability, quality construction, adjustability, and ease of use. Products are designed to restrict/assist movement, reduce weight from injured joints, correct alignment, alleviate pain, and facilitate mobility during healing. Distribution includes e-commerce retail and wholesale partnerships. The company is US-based and claims to offer one of the widest online ranges of orthopedic braces and supports.

Thrive Orthopedics manufactures custom carbon-fiber ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and related orthopedic braces for patients with ankle, foot, and lower-leg conditions including plantar fasciitis, equinus deformity, Lisfranc injuries, and general ankle instability. The company specializes in hand-crafted carbon-fiber AFO fabrication, leveraging advanced materials science and skilled artisan manufacturing. Core product lines include the F-Series Carbon Fiber AFOs, The Equinus Brace™, ankle braces, and carbon-fiber foot plates. Products are distributed exclusively through medical professionals (podiatrists, orthopedists, physical therapists, and clinics), ensuring clinical oversight and proper fitting. Thrive Orthopedics offers an industry-leading 2-year warranty on all carbon-graphite AFOs, demonstrating confidence in product durability and quality. The company emphasizes evidence-based design and has received clinical endorsements from practitioners treating conditions such as plantar fasciitis and complex foot injuries. Manufacturing capabilities include in-house hand fabrication by skilled technicians. The business model centers on B2B distribution via licensed medical professionals rather than direct-to-consumer retail, supporting clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.