Medicina: Ortopedia: Riabilitazione Lesioni Traumatiche della Tibio-Tarsica
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| orthotics |
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| Attestation |
3
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| Part of speech |
Noun
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| Grammatical label |
Countable
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| Variant |
Orthotic Devices
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| Definition |
Orthotics are a custom-made, biodynamic devices that support abnormal foot structure and motion. Orthotics help control the position, motion, and alignment of the foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back. These devices help patients with abnormal leg mechanics due to excessive flattening of the arches or excessively high-arched feet.
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| Definition source |
http://www.deroyal.com/shop/newarticlepage.asp?ArticleID=1&SectionID=20
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| Context |
In returning the athlete to sport, the author recommends the use of aggressive Achilles and plantar fascial stretching, therapeutic modalities, and orthotics. An intensive program of stretching involving the plantar fascia, heel cord, and Achilles tendon is the essential element in recovery.23.29 Protective taping such as a Low Dye or a plantar fascia strip may aid the athlete in returning to activity.
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| Context source |
Losito & O´Neil, 1997.
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| Synonym |
Orthoses
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| Subject field |
Ankle Rehabilitation
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| Sub-field (level 1) |
Therapy
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| Sub-field (level 2) |
Non-surgical treatment
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| Related concept |
Immobilization, RICE, Protective Strapping, Physical Therapy
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| Associative relation |
Non-surgical treatment
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| it |
Tutore Ortopedico
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| Reliability code |
3
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| Note |
Usually pl.
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