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Orthotics

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Orthotics"

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Word	Definition
bracesnoun	(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
shoe insertnoun	Any device inserted into a shoe to lift the heel of the wearer, for the purpose of making the wearer appear taller, or correcting a limb length discrepancy.
positionernoun	Any mechanical device used to position something.
fitmentnoun	A thing fitted to another in order to accomplish a specific purpose.
shoecraftnoun	The art or skill of making and repairing shoes.
prosthetic	Artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis.
posturenoun	The way a person holds and positions their body.
taxisnoun	(biology) The directional movement of an organism in response to a stimulus.
shoeingnoun	The act of fitting an animal with horseshoes.
bodyworknoun	(uncountable) The exterior body of a motor vehicle.
heel liftnoun	A wedge type shoe insert that affixes inside any footwear to make the user look taller, or to correct anatomical leg deficiencies.
motionworknoun	The moving parts of a mechanical device.
plastiquenoun	(countable) A form of physical exercise that involves rotation of the joints.
shoecarenoun	The care and maintenance of shoes.
firmer	A physical exercise or cosmetic product intended to firm part of the body.
mechanicsnoun	(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
cam walkernoun	(orthopedics) Controlled Ankle Movement walker: an orthose (brace in the form of a boot that provides support, protection and immobilization of the ankle after injury or surgery.
chairworknoun	(psychology) A technique in which the patient moves between chairs, acting as a different person in each one, so as to understand the point of view of others.
supportnoun	(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.
setupnoun	Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.