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An orthotic is a type of insole inserted in shoes for support. You should be familiar with these pre-package shoe inserts, as they are commonly seen at your local pharmacy stores like, CVS or RiteAid. For many people, their first brush with orthotic-use is when they experience foot pain. However, the use of orthotics without…
There are mass-produced orthotics you can buy at your neighborhood drugstore, and you’ve probably experienced what it’s like to use them. It’s like taking a single medication to treat all the ailments you have ever had: it simply doesn’t work. Mass-produced orthotics never really work, and if they do, the benefits are limited and short-lived…
Whether you know of them as “shoe inserts” or “insoles,” orthotics are used by foot doctors to address a wide range of their patients’ foot issues as well as to prevent them in the first place. Orthotics not only benefit people who have flatfoot or high arches, but also those who are in physically active…
If you have problems when walking, your podiatrist can prescribe custom orthotics to bring relief with each step. These can provide support to not only your feet, but also your ankles, legs, knees, hips, and back. Customized orthotics are specialized biomechanical footwear inserts that are designed to support your foot’s natural structure and shape. They…
As we get older, we naturally begin to appreciate comfort in a shoe rather than brand names. Likewise, athletes who play professionally or as amateurs must give their feet optimum support in order to help prevent problems in the feet, ankles, and knees. Our feet go through a lifetime of harsh daily use, so the…
