orthotic
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- noun
- /ɔrˈθɑtɪk/
- Specialized
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órtesis
- They can also customize any AT or alpine boot you already have by adding the Surefoot Orthotic and Surefoot Contoura Liner.
- custom-made orthotic
- wear an orthotic
- orthotic devices
But there are without necessarily changing the flat foot directly, you could use orthotics.
- But there are without necessarily changing the flat foot directly, you could use orthotics.
Examples
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An orthotic is designed to improve the function of your faulty foot arches.
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Your doctor recommended an orthotic insert to relieve the pain in your foot.
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The percentage of orthotic devices was calculated from the total number of patients in each group.
Academic text (1995) -
These injuries can be treated nonoperatively using an ankle-foot orthotic.
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An orthotic, such as a heel wedge, can be used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities, and improve the function of a joint.
Academic text (2002) -
Rasheed says Air Force Ones had orthotics in it so they're not just regular.
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God, because we had a place by us probably on the other side of these little woods had a little place that made orthotics over there, extra limbs.
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Ease back into your workouts safely with low-intensity exercises and an orthotic.
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After surgery, a custom orthotic can help support and align your foot.
Synonyms
A device that supports and straightens a part of the body like an ankle or the spine
Compounds
- Specialized
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A removable pad you put inside a shoe to support the foot and keep it in the right position
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Orthotic comes from the Greek root orth- meaning 'straight' or 'correct', the same root you see in orthopedic and orthodontist. So an orthotic is a device you wear to support, align, or help a foot or leg stay straight and work better.