orthotics
/ɔrˈθɑtɪks/
noun
- Devices such as shoe inserts or braces that support or correct the function of a person's feet, legs, or other body parts.
- Many runners use orthotics in their shoes to prevent pain and improve their stride.
- The clinic specializes in making orthotics for people with flat feet or high arches.
- After her foot injury, the doctor prescribed custom orthotics to help her walk comfortably.