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An amputee wearing a prosthetic leg skating outdoors

What Is the Difference Between Prosthetics and Orthotics?

Discover the difference between prosthetics and orthotics, including definitions, purposes, applications in healthcare, and how they improve quality of life.
A person wearing his CROW boot

Charcot Foot: How CROW Boots and Custom Orthotics Prevent Amputation

Learn how early offloading with a CROW boot and custom orthotics treats Charcot foot, prevents deformity, and protects against amputation.
An elderly woman holding her foot, about to wear an orthotic bracing after stroke

Orthotic Bracing After a Stroke: A Recovery Roadmap

Explore this family caregiver's guide to orthotic bracing after stroke, including AFO options, recovery stages, and how bracing fits into walking again.
A man fitting orthotics for plantar fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis: When OTC Insoles Stop Working and Custom Orthotics Take Over

Learn why OTC plantar fasciitis insoles often fail and how custom orthotics for plantar fasciitis address the cause of chronic heel pain.
A flat foot stepping on a custom orthotic shoe insole

Orthotics for Flat Feet: When Custom Support Actually Helps

Find out when orthotics for flat feet truly help, the difference between flexible vs rigid flat feet, and what custom support can do for pain relief.
A person putting on his ankle-foot orthosis

What Is an AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) and Who Needs One?

Learn what an AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) is, the main types, conditions it treats, and what to expect at your fitting. A complete patient guide.