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Orthotic vs Pronation - What's the difference?

orthotic | pronation |

As nouns the difference between orthotic and pronation

is that orthotic is an orthopedic appliance designed to support, straighten or improve the functioning of a body part; an orthosis while pronation is (fencing) the position of the sword hand when the palm is facing down.

As an adjective orthotic

is of or pertaining to orthotics.

orthotic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to orthotics
  • Of Greek type, having an upright form, distinct from the cursive and chancery types.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An orthopedic appliance designed to support, straighten or improve the functioning of a body part; an orthosis

    • pronation

    English

    Noun

  • (fencing) The position of the sword hand when the palm is facing down
  • Walking on the inner edge of the foot.
  • (anatomy) The action of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is turned down or back.

    • See also

    * pronate * supination