Road weary orthotics.I purchased orthotics orthotics /or·thot·ics/ (-iks) the field of knowledge relating to orthoses and their use. or·thot·ics n. about four and a half years ago when I injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. first one foot, then the other. Now the pain is recurring. Do these hard plastic orthotics wear out? In the intervening years, have more comfortable materials become available? Randall Ackley San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA Yes, orthotics can wear out over time, and the needs of your foot can also change. If the problems with your feet and the resulting pain are identical and the orthotics you've had were effective, then you may be able to have them refurbished. However, there are many types of materials that can be used for the orthotic orthotic /or·thot·ic/ (or-thot´ik) serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis. or·thot·ic adj. Of or relating to orthotics. along with shockabsorbing materials for top-covers and extensions that you might find more comfortable. It would be a good idea to have your feet re-evaluated, since they have begun to give you trouble, to determine the options available. Janet Simon, D.P.M. Albuquerque, NM |
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