Shoe Inserts
What Are Orthotics Or Shoe Inserts?
Orthotics are essentially pads or shoe inserts that have been sculpted to achieve a particular effect on your foot when you walk on them. They can be placed inside many different types of shoes, depending on their thickness and the fit of the shoe in question.
Orthotic devices come in many shapes, sizes, and materials to help alleviate your foot ailments. At your local podiatrist, we utilize orthotics to alter or modify foot function. They are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical foot disorders. The most effective are custom-made orthotics, which are created to meet the specific needs of an individual’s foot shape and problem.
They also fall under three different categories: rigid, soft, and semi-rigid orthotics. While more rigid orthotics help to control the motion of the foot, softer orthotics sometimes mimic missing or inadequate padding and support on the bottom of the foot.
Why Are Orthotics And Shoe Inserts Prescribed?
Your podiatrist prescribes orthotics as a conservative approach to many foot problems or as a method of control after certain types of foot surgery. Orthotics correct abnormal walking patterns and support your foot. By slightly altering the angles at which the foot strikes a walking or running surface, orthotics make standing, walking, and running much more comfortable.
Visit your podiatrist today for an evaluation and remain on track for healthy, pain-free feet with orthotics!