{"id":35942,"date":"2020-08-11T05:10:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T05:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=35942"},"modified":"2023-08-16T06:33:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T06:33:19","slug":"orthotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/orthotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthotics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Orthotics.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-35943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Orthotics-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Material, usually plastic or rubber, that is individually fitted and inserted into everyday shoes to correct foot problems.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Foot supports that fit in shoes to correct for abnormal foot motion and alignment. Orthotics should be custom designed by a podiatrist or an orthopedist.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The branch of medical engineering which deals with the design and fitting of devices such as braces in the treatment of prthopaedic disorders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Special devices that are used or worn to control, correct, or compensate for irregularities or injuries of the bones, muscles, or joints. They may be purchased commercially or custom-made for an individual.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The science pert, to mechanical appliances for orthopedic use.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Orthotics are shoe inserts specially molded to the foot to correct foot, arch, or leg abnormalities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Also called orthosis; a mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>An orthopedic apparatus designed to address the debilitation or impairment of a limb caused by illness or injury. Its purpose is to provide compensation and support.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>The utilization of devices to assist or rectify weakened or misshapen limbs, joints, or other bodily components.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Material, usually plastic or rubber, that is individually fitted and inserted into everyday shoes to correct foot problems. 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