| Although orthoses are needed and used by patients with SCI, there are some disadvantages, such as high energy consumption and slower walking speed. |
| Orthoses can be used as prophylactics to optimise performance in sport. |
| Dose-response effects of customised foot orthoses on lower limb muscle activity and plantar pressures in pronated foot type. |
| There is widespread use of several semirigid orthoses made of cloth or plastic to prevent ankle sprains. |
