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2. Prosthesis - Wikipedia

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   A prosthesis is a functional replacement for an amputated or congenitally malformed or missing limb. Prosthetists are responsible for the prescription, design, and management of a prosthetic device. In most cases, the prosthetist begins by taking a plaster cast of the patient's affected limb.

3. Podiatrists say compression socks can ease foot pain - AOL

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   Plantar fasciitis sufferers: Give your feet (and wallet) a break with these supportive sleeves that over 29,000 shoppers love. Podiatrists say compression socks can ease foot pain — grab this ...

4. Van Phillips (inventor) - Wikipedia

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   Biography. He is known for the Flex-Foot brand of artificial foot and limbs that he created, [2] and for his charity work for amputees. [3] An amputee himself, having lost a leg below the knee at age 21, Phillips was motivated by the limitations of then-existing artificial limbs to attend the Northwestern University Medical School Prosthetic ...

5. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A pair of AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) braces being used to aid bilateral foot drop. Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align') is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces or calipers.

6. The 16 Best Padded Socks for Knee and Foot Pain - AOL

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   8. CWVLC 4-Pack Cushioned Compression Sport Socks. Best for Athletes. padded-socks-athletes-amazon. Amazon. These socks feature cushioning and arch support, as well as moisture control to keep ...

7. 7 of the Best Plantar Fasciitis Socks for Pain-Free Feet - AOL

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   It “involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia). (Mayo Clinic) 7 of the Best Plantar ...