Orthotics are customized, rigid or semi-rigid, insoles that are manufactured according to the specific anatomy of the patient’s feet. They function to correct different imbalances in a person’s foot mechanics, redistribute forces during gait, and reduce improper stress and strain on different regions of the body.
By analyzing a patient’s individualized physical demands and anatomical structure, as well as, through a few specialized tests, we are able to construct specific orthotics tailored towards the patient’s needs and comfort. We may look at a person’s gait, wear patterns on current shoes, physical demands of a person’s sports and/or occupation(s), anatomical adaptations, required footwear, and any underlying health concerns. All these factors will contribute to fabricating a good fitting and comfortable orthotic.
Some conditions that benefit from orthotics include (but are not limited to):
- Bunions/Hallux Valgus
- Dropped Arches
- Metatarsalgia
- Hammer toes
- Heel spurs
- Leg Length Inequality
- Achilles tendonitis
- Knee pain
- Fat pad thinning/irritation
- Arch pain
- Hip pain
- Shin splits
- Heel pain
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Iliotibial Band Syndrom
- Turf toe
- Morton’s Neuromas
- Patellofemoral Pain
- Tibial Stress Syndrome
- Diabetic Neuropathy
