Feet orthoplastics is the science of functional correction of osteoarticular feet parts and works through orthoses of silicone.
Its purpose is to change articulator relations to improve the functionality of the body. As simply: is the science that tries to put back in position toes that over time have suffered strong alteration. Feet orthoplastics is mainly based on the imagination of the worker combined with excellent knowledge of the foot biomechanics; actually, this consciousness of the articular movement of the foot makes it possible to solve the problem more easily.
The podiatrist uses the feet orthoplastics in case of articular rigidity of toes, in case of toes’ contraction or when the closeness between toes produces hyperkeratotic thickening