title: Foot orthoses.
abstract: This review article describes shoe inserts and provides information to assist physical therapists to identify patients who may benefit from foot orthoses. The article discusses goals for and types of shoe inserts, in addition to the materials and methods that can be used in fabricating appliances. Clinical considerations for the use of shoe inserts and application to specific patient populations are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Hahnemann Unviersity, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Lockard
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint; D004867:Equipment Design; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012775:Shoes