For Immediate Release
Ortho Active Expands Exclusive Canadian Distribution for Step-On Hellas
Vancouver, BC – February 23, 2026 — Ortho Active is pleased to announce it has secured exclusive Canadian distribution rights for the Step-On Hellas product line, a patented family of off-the-shelf (OTS), articulated and thermoformable Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO).
AFO usage in Canada is growing, serving patients affected by foot drop due to the incidence of stroke and other neurological conditions. Usage is tens of thousands of patients and represents a $14M market in Canada in 2026.
“We are excited to grow our relationship with Step-On. Over the past several years, we have offered a limited selection of Step-On AFO’s. The clinical acceptance, in fact enthusiastic feedback, regarding these AFO’s has made the decision to expand the availability of these products across Canada an easy decision.” Dale Tiessen, General Manager of Ortho Active. “As our product line expands, we continue to bring innovation and strong clinical solutions to the orthopaedic market.”
“Our company has been manufacturing and selling orthopaedic products since 1998 and is specialized in manufacturing orthoses (AFOs and KAFOs), including various innovative rehabilitation products.” said Andreas Tsitouras, CEO of Step-On Hellas. “We are proud to extend our collaboration with Ortho Active, a reputable company in Canada, and a team with whom we share common values and vision. This partnership continues to grow with a strong commitment to patient care.”
The Step-On family of AFO’s is immediately available through Ortho Active’s national distribution network.
About Ortho Active
Ortho Active, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is one of Canada’s leading distributors of orthopaedic bracing, supports, soft goods, and rehabilitation products. With a national distribution network, a strong Made-in-Canada manufacturing capability, and partnerships with innovative global brands, Ortho Active supports clinicians, hospitals, and allied-health providers in delivering high-quality patient care across the country.
Website: www.orthoactive.com
Step-On Hellas
The Step-On family of products is a range of innovative ankle-foot-orthoses (AFOs) for the treatment of drop foot. The unique feature of these AFOs is that they are active dynamic, offering mechanical assistance by a spring mechanism to assist dorsiflexion, which can be finely adjusted and quantified. This differentiates them from passive dynamic AFOs which rely on the stiffness of the material to assist/resist movement and with that stiffness being non-adjustable, or from static AFOs which allow no movement or assistance.
Website: https://www.step-on.net
Media Contact
Amanda Dunbar, Ortho Active
Email: marketing@orthoactive.com
TF: 1 800 663 1254
Website: www.orthoactive.com
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