Semirigid Functional Orthosis
A functional foot orthosis used to partially control abnormal motion or abnormal position of the foot and leg during gait. This device is made from a material that displays moderate
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Rigid Functional Orthosis
A functional foot orthosis made to maximally prevent abnormal motion or abnormal position of the foot and leg during gait. The device should be made with a rigid material that
1st Metatarsal Cut-Out
The medial corner of the orthosis plate is removed starting distally from the 1st intermetatarsal space and extending proximally to the 1st metatarsal neck. The intent is to further plantarflex
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Definition Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a painful foot condition in which the tibial nerve is compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel producing pain and sometimes numbness distal
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
Definition Sinus tarsi syndrome is characterized by lateral rearfoot pain at the sinus tarsi, its ligaments, and the peroneal tendons. Overview Sinus tarsi syndrome most often occurs after an inversion
Sesamoiditis Pathology
Definition Sesamoiditis is inflammation and pain of the sesamoid apparatus under the first metatarsal head. Overview Sesamoiditis occurs when repetitive or excessive pressure is placed on the sesamoid bones, eroding the dorsal cartilage
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Pathology
Definition Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a tendinopathy which may be due to chronic overpronation or overstretching of the posterior tibialis tendon. Overview Although the posterior tibialis tendon plays
Plantar Fasciitis Due to Forefoot Valgus Pathology
Definition Plantar fasciitis is a generic term to describe mechanically induced heel and arch pain. Overview Plantar fasciitis occurs when tension within the plantar fascia increases. This tension is commonly
Plantar Fasciitis due to Everted Rearfoot Pathology
Definition Plantar fasciitis is a generic term for mechanically induced heel and arch pain. Overview Plantar fasciitis occurs when tension within the plantar fascia increases. This tension is commonly caused
Pes Cavus Pathology
Definition A foot with an excessively high arch. Overview Pes cavus occurs in up to 15% of the population, of which 60% will develop foot pain (Burns 2005). Common complaints