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pedorthics — noun plural but singular or plural in construction Etymology: Latin ped , pes + English orth + ics Date: 1974 the art and practice of designing, making, and fitting therapeutic shoes for relieving painful or disabling conditions of the feet •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Pedorthist — A Certified Pedorthist, or C. Ped. is a specialist in using footwear which includes shoes, shoe modifications, foot orthoses and other pedorthic devises to solve problems in, or related to, the foot and lower limb.DescriptionPrimarily, a C.Ped… … Wikipedia
Orthotics — Not to be confused with Prosthetics. Orthotist , orthopaedic brace and ankle foot orthotic (AFO) redirect here, where they are dealt with in their respective sections. Two different braces used to treat scoliosis Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, ortho,… … Wikipedia
Prosthetist — A prosthetist, as defined by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., is a person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services a prosthesis as prescribed by a licensed physician, and who assists … Wikipedia
pedorthic — adjective see pedorthics … New Collegiate Dictionary
pedorthist — noun see pedorthics … New Collegiate Dictionary
pedorthic — pe·dor·thic (pə dorґthik) pertaining to pedorthics … Medical dictionary
pedorthist — pe·dor·thist (pə dorґthist) an allied health professional trained in pedorthics … Medical dictionary
