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Archives: Resources

Functional Prefabricated Foot Orthosis

A prefabricated orthosis that is designed to alter foot function and to align the joints of the foot. Includes many features commonly found on custom orthoses including valgus forefoot support,

Prefabricated Foot Orthosis

A mass-produced foot orthosis made in various sizes and fit to a patient based on the size of their foot. A variety of materials and options are available.

Insole

Generic term for any device placed inside the shoe to support or cushion the foot.

Orthotic Prescription

A doctor’s order to ProLab Orthotics based on a thorough structural and functional assessment of the patient, as well as an evaluation in stance and in gait. The prescription describes

Flexible Functional Orthosis

A functional foot orthosis is 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

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

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

Accommodative Foot Orthosis

An orthotic device that supports the foot but does not attempt to align the joints of the foot during stance or gait.