Orthotics and Pedorthics is the evaluation, fabrication and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces.

An Orthotist is a health professional who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services orthoses as prescribed by a licensed physician, and who assists in the formulation of an orthosis to support or correct disabilities.

A Pedorthist is a health professional trained in the manufacturing, fitting and modification of foot appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb.