orthoses
Limb alignment aids
Orthoses is the plural of orthosis, a medical device worn to support, align, or correct the function of a body part.
Braces, splints, and shoe inserts are common orthoses.
The term appears mainly in clinical and rehabilitation contexts: The patient was fitted with lower-limb orthoses to improve gait.
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- insoleShoe's interior liner
- footbedShoe's interior platform
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
immobilizer · corset · halo · sling · spica · retainer · stabilizer · prosthesis
Foot disorder treatment
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- orthopedistMusculoskeletal system physician
prescription · fitting · assessment · contraindication · indication · diagnosis · pathology · scoliosis
Curative mental treatment
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- gaitLocomotion pattern
- ambulationMovement by walking
mobility · strengthening · adaptation · functionality · training · exercises · progression · restoration
To uphold or sustain
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- immobilizationPreventing movement entirely
positioning · protection · load-bearing · accommodation · offloading
splint
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- insoleShoe's interior liner
- footbedShoe's interior platform
cast · immobilizer · corset · halo · sling · spica · retainer · stabilizer · prosthesis · custom-made
podiatry
Foot disorder treatment
- biomechanicsScience of organism movement
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
orthopedist · prescription · fitting · assessment · contraindication · indication · diagnosis · pathology · scoliosis · clubfoot
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- gaitLocomotion pattern
ambulation · mobility · strengthening · adaptation · functionality · training · exercises · progression · restoration · reeducation
support
To uphold or sustain
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- correctionFixing of mistakes
immobilization · positioning · protection · load-bearing · accommodation · offloading
ankle
Leg-foot joint
cervical · lumbar · thoracic · elbow · hand · foot · hip · leg · arm · shoulder