Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical foot disorders. Some orthotics are simple, commercially-made devices, ...

To explain how orthotics function, it is important to understand the mechanics of walking. With each step, the vertical axis of the heel ideally should land slightly inverted to the ground, ...

Almost anyone, from children to adults, can benefit from orthotics. Orthotics can alleviate many common foot problems that cause pain and discomfort in otherwise healthy people. An analogy can be made ...

In general, podiatrists group orthotics into the following categories: Functional orthotics are designed to support abnormal foot biomechanics. These devices, which often are ...

While orthotics can be made in several different ways, most podiatrist's prefer to make a plaster cast of the patient's foot. This is called a negative impression . The cast is ...