orthotist
/ˈɔrθətɪst/
noun
- A healthcare professional who makes and fits braces, splints, and other devices to support or correct the body's alignment or movement.
- After the accident, the orthotist designed a custom leg brace to help him walk.
- My grandfather visits an orthotist every year to adjust his back support.
- The orthotist measured her arm carefully before making the splint.