Critical Steps in Custom Orthotics Fabrication
When it comes to prescribing foot orthotics, a one-size-fits-all approach does more harm than good. Notably, patients have unique characteristics and needs that can only be addressed effectively with custom orthotics. Thus, podiatrists must consider each patient’s particular dysfunction to achieve a satisfactory treatment outcome. For instance, prescribing orthotics designed for posterior tibial dysfunction to a plantar fasciitis patient yields undesirable outcomes. That said, constructing custom foot orthotics requires a systematic approach to ensure the devices achieve the objective.…
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