Orthotic

An orthotic is a shoe insert.

orthotic or foot insole
Correction of the biomechanics of the foot and ankle can have a strong effect on that of the patella at the knee.
Synonyms: 
shoe insert
foot insole
heel support
orthosis
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Related Content

Orthotics and aids for knee arthritis

A overview of the simple devices that can make life easier if you have knee arthritis.

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

Knee pain caused by custom orthotics?

Can insoles help prevent or ease anterior cruciate ligament knee injury?

Orthotics for osteoarthritis.

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Are foot orthotics efficacious for treating painful medial compartment knee osteoarthritis? A review of the literature. Marks R and Penton L. Int J Clin Pract. 2004 Jan;58(1):49-57.

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