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Q: Is a leg brace an example of an orthotic?
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Mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control impaired limb function?

Orthotic


If you had a leg brace would you need crutches?

yes... a leg brace is like a cast


What is the medical term meaning a brace that is worn to improve the function of a leg?

A leg orthosis is the general term for a brace used to improve the leg's function.


Does medicare cover orthopedic shoes and inserts?

Only if you are severely diabetic or the shoe is attached to an orthotic brace/device.


How much do braces cost in India?

Please let me know whether orthotic brace can be made in India? If so, where is it made?


What kind of brace did Wilma Rudolph wear?

Wilma Rudolph's brace was on her left leg.


A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint?

A leg orthosis is the medical term for a leg brace. It is an external device that modifies the structure and function of a leg. A splint is a rigid device that is used to prevent motion of a joint or of a fractured bone.


How can you get a foot brace and crutches?

by breaking you leg/ anklex


What happened to Justin Bieber's leg when he had a leg brace because in a few youtube videoes from a few years back he had a leg brace on so what happened to his leg if anyone knows provide details?

he triped on somthin on stag and brock his leg or how ever i want to say it


What is an orthotics?

An Orthotic or Orthoses is a medical device used for correcting the body, most people refer to foot orthoses when referring to orthotics. A foot orthoses or foot orthotic is an insert into your shoe usually made from EVA or Polypropylene. This insert is designed by an orthotics lab to attempt to correct the alignment and posture of the lower body.


Should you swim if your brace has broken?

It depends on the brace if it's the neck brace then no , cause you might brake your neck again. If it's the leg than no again but if it's the brace on your teeth then yes.


Who can use a used metal leg brace?

Huh, I don't get ya!=Anyone can use a metal leg brace, it's best to check with doctors first,==If you permately wear a brace or you need to get a brace (doctors order) there is nothing wrong with a 2nd hand one as long as it's in good condition==good luck!=