Orthotics

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The design, fabrication, and use of shoe inserts or other devices to correct or alleviate foot and ankle problems.

"Orthotics is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces or calipers."
"Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align')"
"An orthosis is 'an externally applied device used to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems.'"
"Orthotists are professionals who specialize in designing these braces."
"Orthotics aim to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems."
"Orthoses are sometimes known as braces or calipers."
"An orthosis is 'an externally applied device used to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems.'"
"Orthotics is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses."
"Orthotists specialize in designing these braces."
"Orthotics focuses on the design and application of orthoses, which are medically designed devices."
"Orthoses can influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems."
"Orthoses are externally applied devices designed to influence the body's characteristics."
"The term 'ortho' is derived from the Greek word 'Ορθός,' meaning 'to straighten, to align.'"
"Orthoses are sometimes referred to as braces or calipers."
"Orthoses are designed to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the body's systems."
"The Greek translation of orthotics is 'Ορθός.'"
"Orthotists specialize in designing braces and calipers used as orthoses."
"Orthoses aim to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular system."
"The primary function of an orthosis is to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the body's systems."
"The aim of orthotics is to straighten and align the body's structures."