Orthotics Glossary

An orthosis designed to hold one or both lower limbs in a position of abduction, most commonly used in the management of...

A soft or semi-soft foot orthosis designed to cushion, protect, and redistribute plantar pressure rather than to correct...

Acronym for Ankle–Foot Orthosis; a device that encases the foot and ankle to control motion and provide support in patie...

A standardised clinical assessment performed after fitting an ankle–foot orthosis to verify its fit, function, and patie...

A standardised classification system developed by the American Spinal Injury Association to grade the severity of spinal...

A structured clinical assessment examining the alignment, range of motion, and mechanical function of body segments to i...

A lightweight, high-stiffness material made from carbon fibre strands embedded in a polymer resin matrix, widely used in...

The process of capturing the three-dimensional shape of a patient's body segment using plaster, fibreglass, or foam impr...

A formal document, typically completed by a prescribing physician, attesting that an orthotic device or other durable me...

A device applied to the neck and head region to restrict cervical spine motion, provide pain relief, or support post-sur...

A progressive neuropathic condition causing bone and joint destruction in the foot and ankle, resulting in severe deform...

A compensatory gait deviation in which the entire lower limb is swung outward in a semicircular arc during the swing pha...

A bivalved spinal or limb orthosis consisting of anterior and posterior shells that open like a clamshell to facilitate...

Abbreviation for Certificate of Medical Necessity; a formal physician-completed form used to justify orthotic and other...

A standardised radiographic measurement of spinal curvature severity, expressed in degrees, used to determine the need f...

Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker; a custom bivalved boot orthosis designed to immobilise and offload the foot and ankle...

An orthosis individually constructed from a cast, scan, or measurements of a specific patient's body segment, as disting...

A strap incorporated into an orthosis that applies a rotational corrective force to address tibial or femoral torsion.

A custom or prefabricated pressure-relieving foot orthosis specifically designed to reduce plantar shear and peak pressu...

The upward bending of the foot or toes toward the shin, a key movement parameter assessed and managed with lower-limb or...

A mechanical orthotic joint mechanism featuring a spring-loaded ring that drops to lock the joint in extension and can b...

An orthotic device incorporating moveable components such as springs or hinges that allow or assist controlled joint mov...

A combined foot deformity characterised by simultaneous plantarflexion (equinus) and inward deviation (varus), commonly...

A powered, wearable robotic device that augments or replaces voluntary limb movement, used in rehabilitation to restore...