orthotics
orthotics
Definition
or·thot·ics (ôr t̸hät′iks)
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
or·thot′ic adjective
or′·tho·tist (ôr′t̸hə 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.
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