If you have foot pain, it can be hard to know if over-the-counter shoe inserts will help or if prescription orthotics are needed. WebMD helps you figure out how to make the right decision.

Getting older often can bring on extra weight and fat. But the one place you can lose padding is in your feet. That’s bad, ...

Pets can lose their mobility, but thankfully pet orthotics and prosthetics abound to get them back on the go! With photos!

Increased Mobility and Independence: Prosthetics and orthotics can significantly improve a person’s ability to move around ...

Drexel University’s Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSOP) program on the Elkins Park campus is one of only 15 accredited programs in the United States. Designed for aspiring orthotists ...

Medicare Part B covers therapeutic shoes and inserts, or orthotics, for people with diabetes and severe diabetes-related foot disease. Learn more here.

John W. Michael was a leader in prosthetics and orthotics, and he spent several decades working to combine education and research as the field matured. Michael spent more than a decade leading ...

Orthotics & Prosthetics, Athletic Training Orthotics & Prosthetics (CO, CP, CPO) Orthotists fit external supports and braces for people with weakened or deformed body parts. Their goal is to enable ...

Unless mobility issues have plagued your pet, chances are you haven’t thought about what the market has to offer in the way of orthotics and prosthetics for pets. Current data suggests that ...