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11: Orthotics in the Sports Chiropractic

Summary: The use of orthotics is widely accepted and practiced in the chiropractic profession. Orthotic use in athletic populations is also widely practiced by chiropractors, podiatrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers and orthotists. There are a variety of views on their usage, the examination and casting process and the construction of the orthotics themselves. This article hopes to give insight into the theory and practice of orthotics in a Sports Chiropractic setting. Two recent articles about orthotics in The Chiropractic Journal, written by its publisher, are convincing evidence of the widespread support the use of orthotics has gained within the various camps in the profession. The author states “In reality, anything that prevents, corrects or addresses any component of the vertebral subluxation complex is rightfully within the sphere of chiropractic and in complete accordance with chiropractic principles.” It is hard to imagine a statement like that a few years ago. Full Article: Todayschiropractic