0 designed to support a weak or damaged bone, joint, muscle, etc.: --
1 a device made to support an injured or badly formed part of the body, or to help someone move it more easily: --
Problems can sometimes be missed that can contribute to an uncomfortable orthotic.
A biomechanical foot orthotic is a highly specialized piece of medical equipment.
After about two years of neuromuscular dentistry, which included a custom orthotic, the headaches and sores were gone.
An orthotic was ordered immediately postoperatively to facilitate activity and early mobilization.
A custom orthotic is designed from a cast taken from the patient's foot.
Orthotic lycra garments to reduce lumbo-pelvic pain are being developed.
He might be prescribed an orthotic shoe insert to correct an imbalance in his running pattern.
Patients receive a comprehensive biomechanical evaluation to determine if they will benefit from an orthotic device.