orthotics
Noun
Meaning
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orthotics (uncountable)
(medicine) The design, manufacture and installation of orthopedic appliances to support, straighten or improve the function of a body part
orthotics
plural of orthotic
Synonyms
Examples
My whole family is in orthotics and prosthetics, so I grew up having to check for scoliosis every week. 'Come over. Let me feel your spine.'
A reduction in muscle tone can also facilitate bracing and the use of orthotics.
The city had also been seeking limits on the numbers of orthotics and orthopedics that can be claimed in a year, and limits on drugs like Viagra.
Chiropodist/ Foot Specialist, Foot Care Clinic & 3D Laser Scanned Orthotics - Guelph & Milton - We are a chiropody/ podiatry medical foot health clinic and custom orthotics centre.
Alfonso agreed to buy two sets of orthotics and orthopedic shoes, one for himself, the other for his wife, who was also covered under his plan.
He tried to sell Alfonso on orthotics, then compression sleeves, orthopedic socks, a wristband and a knee brace.