| A Pedorthist is a person who is trained to manufacture, fit and modify foot appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions, as well as provide assistance for abnormalities or limited actions for the lower limb.
The Pedorthist provides devices and footwear to assist in:
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Accommodation of foot deformities;
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Re-alignment of anatomical structures;
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Redistribution of external and internal forces;
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Improvement of balance;
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Control of biomechanical function;
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Accommodation of circulatory special requirements, and;
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Enhancement of the actions of limbs comprised as a result of accident, congenital deformity, neural conditions, or disease.
Our Canadian Board Certified Pedorthists assist the healthcare professional with their patient's care by providing technical expertise in orthotic design, fabrication and fitting, footwear selection and patient education.
The Pedorthic Association of Canada is a professional association whose purpose is to develop and promote the study, practice and knowledge of pedorthics within the context of the larger medical community. If you would like to learn more about pedorthics, please visit the website: www.pedorthic.ca
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