Definitions for orthotics
ɔrˈθɒt ɪksor·thotics

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1. orthoticsnoun

   The design, manufacture and installation of orthopedic appliances to support, straighten or improve the function of a body part

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1. Orthotics

   Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align') is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, or braces. An orthosis is "an externally applied device used to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system".Orthotists are professionals who specialize in the provision of orthoses.

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1. Orthotics

   Orthotics is a specialty within the medical field concerned with the design, manufacture and application of orthoses. An orthosis is "an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system". An orthosis may be used to: ⁕Control, guide, limit and/or immobilize an extremity, joint or body segment for a particular reason ⁕To restrict movement in a given direction ⁕To assist movement generally ⁕To reduce weight bearing forces for a particular purpose ⁕To aid rehabilitation from fractures after the removal of a cast ⁕To otherwise correct the shape and/or function of the body, to provide easier movement capability or reduce pain Orthotics combines knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, biomechanics and engineering. Patients benefiting from an orthosis may have a condition such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy, or have experienced a spinal cord injury or stroke. Equally, orthoses are sometimes used prophylactically or to optimise performance in sport.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of orthotics in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of orthotics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of orthotics in a Sentence

1. Dale Fairchild:

   We've always taught them your beliefs create your reality, not your hand, [And that] there’s nothing to stop you from doing anything. Brian Giavedoni, assistant manager of children’s orthotics and prosthetics at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, has helped the two Fairchild children overcome challenges brought on by their physical abnormalities to successfully play the instruments. It's all about creativity.

2. David Geier:

   While I do think that there may be some role for hormone replacement therapy or shoe inserts for active individuals in a preventative or treatment sense for these problems, someone who is interested in pursuing one of these treatments should consider speaking to an orthopaedic surgeon or to his or her doctor, for instance, people have different anatomy of their feet, such as high arches or flat feet, and might benefit from shoe inserts or orthotics, while others might not.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Orthotics
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthotics
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=orthotics