Functional foot orthotics

Modeling the foot in a specific position (most often STJ neutral with the MTJ locked).

For the primary purpose of affecting the function of the foot in the gait cycle.

Prevent the foot from going into its abnormal compensated and pathological positions.

Control the abnormal biomechanics of lower limbs.

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Accommodative foot orthotics

Modeling the foot in the position it assumes naturally in weight bearing.

For the primary purpose of accommodating one or more deformities by redistributing weight bearing.

Accommodate abnormal biomechanics and motion of the foot

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