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Orthotics Glossary

105 terms total — 10 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

Static Orthosis

Basic Technical IVT

An orthotic device with no moving parts that immobilises a body segment in a fixed position to promote healing, prevent deformity, or maintain alignment.

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AFO

Basic Technical IVT

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

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Ankle–Foot Orthosis Checkout

Intermediate Technical IVT

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

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Charcot Foot

Advanced Technical IVT

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

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FO

Basic Technical IVT

Abbreviation for Foot Orthosis; an intra-shoe device used to support, align, or correct foot mechanics.

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Foot Orthosis

Basic Technical IVT

A device worn inside the shoe that supports, aligns, or corrects the mechanical function of the foot.

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A lower-limb orthosis extending from the pelvis to the foot, providing support and control at the hip, knee, ankle, and...

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HKAFO

Advanced Technical IVT

An orthosis that extends from the hip to the foot, controlling motion at the hip, knee, ankle, and foot joints.

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KAFO

Intermediate Technical IVT

Acronym for Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthosis; an orthotic device extending from the thigh to the foot, used to control the knee,...

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Tone-Reducing AFO

Advanced Technical IVT

A custom ankle-foot orthosis designed with specific foot-plate contours and trim lines to inhibit abnormal muscle tone,...

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WHFO

Advanced Technical IVT

Acronym for Wrist-Hand-Finger Orthosis, a device that extends support from the wrist through the hand to one or more fin...

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