Orthotics (2) Flashcards
What do orthotics prevent or correct?
Deformities
What do orthotics assist with the use of?
Weak limb to allow maximal functional independence
What do orthotics protect against?
Injury of a weak or malaligned joint
What do orthotics maintain?
Proper alignment of joints
What do orthotics inhibit?
Muscle tone
What do orthotics facilitate?
Motion
What are the types of orthosis?
Foot
Knee
Hip
Ankle foot
Knee ankle foot
Hip knee ankle foot
What is a foot orthoses?
Semi rigid or rigid insert worn inside a shoe that can correct foot alignment, provide support, and may relieve pain
What are mechanisms of foot orthoses?
Biomechanical changes
Shock attenuation
Neuro sensory input
What are foot orthoses effective for?
Painful pes cavus
Rear foot pain in RA
Foot pain in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
What are foot orthoses not as effective in treating?
Plantar heel pain
What types of injuries are foot orthoses effective in reducing?
Stress fractures
What are foot orthoses not effective at preventing?
Soft tissue injuries
What is the comparison between foot orthoses and physical therapy?
No difference
How are foot orthoses viewed by physical therapists?
Not a centerpiece of treatment
