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Page Content. Orthotics, also called orthoses, are devices that are worn to correct foot and ankle problems without surgery. Most people think of shoe inserts or âarch supportsâ when they hear the word orthotics, but they can include devices such as foot pads, shoe inserts, ankle braces and similar items.
Functional orthotics are fabricated over a model of your foot which captures your individual characteristics: arch height, bone size and pressure points. The materials used in making the orthotic inserts will vary depending on the need.