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Custom Functional Foot Orthosis

Illustrative archetype · not a specific commercial product

Prescription orthosis fabricated from a neutral-position capture with posting and modifications specified by the podiatrist.

Best For
Mechanically driven heel and arch pain
Standout Feature
Prescription-level control of rearfoot posting
Technology
Scan or cast-based polypropylene shell
Clinical Role
Motion control and load redistribution
Access
Prescription
Price Range
$$$
EvidenceModerate Evidence
FDAFDA Class I / ExemptUnverified
APMANone listed
Claims Evidence-supported claim

Podiatric analysis

Prescription orthosis fabricated from a neutral-position capture with posting and modifications specified by the podiatrist. From a podiatric perspective, the key question is fit between the device's clinical role (motion control and load redistribution) and the patient's pathology, footwear, and adherence.

Limitations. Short-term trials show modest benefit over prefabricated devices.

Specifications

Shell
Polypropylene
Posting
Rearfoot / forefoot
Topcover
Varies
Related conditions:Plantar FasciitisPosterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Mentioned in

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