Orthotics is field that is concerned with the design, development, fitting and manufacturing of orthoses, which are assistive devices that support or correct musculoskeletal deformities and/or abnormalities of the human body. An orthosis is a device designed to support, supplement, or augment the function of an existing limb or body part.

Orthoses are given for -

1. Reduction in pain/comfort

2. Prevent or correct deformity

3. Support/stability

4. Improvement in function

5. Augment weak muscles (assist motion)

6. Control spastic muscles

7. Limit ROM (restriction of motion)

8. Unload diseased or damaged joints

9. A kinesthetic reminder (orthosis provides sensory/visual feedback that reminds the user to adopt a more corrective or appropriate position, or to avoid some activities/movements)

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