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orthotics Definition

or·thot·ics (ôr t̸hätiks)

noun

the science of developing and fitting surgical devices designed to activate or supplement a weakened or atrophied limb or function

Etymology: orth(o)- + -otic + s

orthotics Related Forms
or·thotic adjective or·tho·tist (ôrt̸hə tist) noun
orthotics Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: Any person with a foot problem will benefit from wearing orthotics.
  • use: During the first 48 hours of use, use the orthotics for approximately 3-4 hours.
  • include: A biomechanical service is also provided including prescription orthotics where needed.

Adjective modifier

  • spinal: Biomechanical principles of upper limb and lower limb prosthetics, and of upper limb, lower limb and spinal orthotics.
  • soft: Finally, many athletes find that soft orthotics will only fit into their trainers!
  • semi-flexible: Semi-flexible orthotics ( example pictured below ) have the advantage of being both flexible and resilient.
  • new: She has been hassling me to take her running but as I have been breaking in the new orthotics I haven't been out.

Modifies a noun

  • manager: The orthotics manager wanted to charge for at least some repairs to orthopedic shoes.
  • service: There is also an orthotics service based at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
  • clinic: She has worked with many people with CMT in the physiotherapy and orthotics clinic setting.
  • department: Staff in the orthotics department had asked patients for their views.

Noun used with modifier

  • badminton: Does it take time to get used to badminton orthotics?
  • foot: Simon's practice specialties include sports medicine, foot orthotics, and pediatric and adult foot and gait abnormalities.
  • custom: Do I need a doctor's prescription to order custom orthotics?
  • sport: We also strongly recommend the use of sports orthotics / insoles to dramatically speed up recovery time.
  • prescription: A biomechanical service is also provided including prescription orthotics where needed.
  • No.: No. Orthotics simply allow the muscles, tendons and bones of the feet and lower legs to function at their highest potential.