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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 83, Issue 9 529-533, Copyright © 1993 by American Podiatric Medical Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Use of soft heat-molded orthoses in sports. A clinical analysis

DA Weik and WJ Martin
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.

Podiatrists have had considerable success with the use of orthoses in the treatment of athletic injuries and faulty biomechanics. In-office fabrication of soft orthoses out of heat-moldable plastics provides an alternative to the more rigid, prescription device. Easily constructed in 15 to 30 min, the soft heat-molded orthoses have shown favorable results when used clinically with injured athletes. Although the need for more comprehensive studies exists, podiatrists should consider the use of soft heat-molded orthoses with their athletic patients and possibly in combination with the more permanent, rigid orthoses.




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