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What are Custom Foot Orthotics?

Custom made foot orthotics are insoles manufactured from a cast impression of your feet and worn inside your shoes (casual, dress, diabetic or special activity shoes).  Their purpose is to help the bones and joints of the feet function in their optimal neutral position and eliminate the need for your body to compensate for misalignments or structural problems in your feet.  Everyone's feet develop differently.  As a result, these structural problems can be caused by the lack o support in the shoes one wars, the activities one engages in, and the types of surfaces one walks on.  If the bones and joints in the feet are not working properly, problems can develop anywhere else in the body.  The following is a list of some of the more common conditions people suffer from:

• Low back pain

• Leg Fatigue

• Knee Pain

• Heel Pain/Plantar Fascitis

• Arch Pain

• Corns & Calluses

• Bunions

Why would I use custom orthotics

There are two reasons to wear them.  The first is correction  Custom orthotics can be used to correct physical problems in the body caused by imbalances in the feet.  The second is prevention..  Many people wear them in order to prevent health problems and to improve performance in the body and with athletic activities.

Preventing sports injuries and enhancing performance:
When you walk you are putting 1-3 times your body weight iunto your foot joints.,  When you run you are putting 3-5 times your body weight into your foot joints.  When you participate in high impact sports like basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, etc., you can put 4-7 times your body weight into your foot joints.  Because of these high levels of stress, professional athletes use orthotics to prevent injuries and enhance performance.  Many people find that with custom orthotics they are able to perform their "weekend warrior" athletic activities and exercise with less pain, stiffness, and soreness.

Who can benefit from custom made foot orthotics?

Anyone can benefit from wearing custom made orthotics.  There are many different styles of orthotics to meet a variety of needs.  Some are more rigid for increased control of your feet while others are soft and flexible for comfort.  Some are made for sports activities to reduce high impact stress in the feet, iknees, and spine.  In the clinic we can help determine what style is best suited for your individual needs.

How will a custom made foot orthotic fit into my regular shoes?

There are different styles of orthotics available that are designed to fit a wide variety of shoes.  Orthotic styles range from athletic shoes to men's and women's dress shoes to pediatric and diabetic shoes.  Sometimes, depending on the specific orthotic therapy required, a different type of shoe might be recommended.

What is the difference between off the shelf store bought orthotic insoles and custom made orthotics?

Store bought orthotic insoles, although somewhat helpful, are generic in size and contour.  Custom made orthotics are made specifically for your feet and are designed to meet your individual needs.