Advanced Center for Health and Pain Management
Advanced Center for Health and Pain Management
Orthotics is the medical field concerned with the application and manufacture of orthoses, devices which support or correct the function of a limb or the torso.
The term is derived from the Greek “ortho,” to straighten. Sciences such as materials engineering, gait analysis, anatomy and physiology, and psychology contribute to the work done by orthotists, the professionals engaged in the field or orthotics.
Orthotics allows the muscles, tendons and bones of the feet and lower legs to function at their highest potential. When appropriately prescribed, orthotics can decrease pain, not only in the foot, but in other parts of the body such as the knee, hip and lower back. They can also increase stability in an unstable joint, prevent a deformed foot from developing additional problems, and improve quality of life overall. Feet are the major weight-bearing part of the body and foot pain is common. The foot contains 26 bones and many small structures which support and balance the weight of the entire body. Walking puts up to 1.5 times one’s body weight on the foot. Foot pain is not normal and should not be ignored; problems can affect the functioning of other parts of the body, including the hips, knees, and back. Foot-related problems such as an irregular walking pattern are often treated with orthotic shoe inserts.
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