Orthotics
What do heel pain, back pain, poor balance, and dozens of other painful musculoskeletal conditions have in common? All can be caused by misalignments in your feet and ankles.
That’s why orthotics are so valuable as a treatment option. Also known as orthoses, insoles, or arch supports, orthotics are inserted into your shoe in order to provide extra cushioning, support, stability, and control to your feet/ankles.
The right pair of orthotics can make a huge different in your life—pain relief, injury prevention, fall prevention, and more.
What Conditions Can Orthotics Treat?
Orthotics come in many shapes and can be constructed from a wide variety of materials. Soft and cushioned orthotics absorb shocks and relieve pressure from sore spots, while more semi-rigid and rigid orthotics control abnormal joint motion and help realign your feet.
This versatility means orthotics can be used to treat a wide variety of problems, including:
- Foot pain. Many types of foot pain can be relieved by the extra cushioning and support that orthotics can provide. This includes heel pain, arch pain, arthritis, foot deformities, neuromas, and more.
- Leg and back pain. When your feet are misaligned, your knees, hips, and even back also become misaligned in order to compensate, and this leads to increased pain and strain. By correcting the misalignment at its source, pain throughout the body is relieved.
- Poor balance. Orthotics can add stability to your steps, reducing your fall risk.
- Diabetic ulcers. A good pair of cushioned orthotics can reduce shear and shock forces on sensitive feet, reducing the risk of ulceration.
- Sports injuries. By correcting inefficient biomechanics in your feet and ankles, athletes and active people can greatly reduce their injury risk.
What Conditions Can Orthotics Treat?
Orthotics come in many shapes and can be constructed from a wide variety of materials. Soft and cushioned orthotics absorb shocks and relieve pressure from sore spots, while more semi-rigid and rigid orthotics control abnormal joint motion and help realign your feet.
This versatility means orthotics can be used to treat a wide variety of problems, including:
- Foot pain. Many types of foot pain can be relieved by the extra cushioning and support that orthotics can provide. This includes heel pain, arch pain, arthritis, foot deformities, neuromas, and more.
- Leg and back pain. When your feet are misaligned, your knees, hips, and even back also become misaligned in order to compensate, and this leads to increased pain and strain. By correcting the misalignment at its source, pain throughout the body is relieved.
- Poor balance. Orthotics can add stability to your steps, reducing your fall risk.
- Diabetic ulcers. A good pair of cushioned orthotics can reduce shear and shock forces on sensitive feet, reducing the risk of ulceration.
- Sports injuries. By correcting inefficient biomechanics in your feet and ankles, athletes and active people can greatly reduce their injury risk.
Prefabricated Orthotics vs. Custom Orthotics
At Trinity Foot Center, we provide both prefabricated inserts and custom orthotics as treatment options for our patients.
Prefabricated, non-prescription, or “over-the-counter” inserts may be appropriate for mild to moderate symptoms and are often the first choice for many conditions. Because each foot is unique, they cannot correct as wide a range of problems as orthotics that are custom made for your feet. However, many people still achieve good results.
Custom orthotics are fitted in our office using a 3D scan of your feet. That scan is the sent to the lab, where the orthotics are manufactured to your exact specifications. Custom orthotics are often necessary for more severe pain, or when you need your orthotics to correct abnormal biomechanics.
Do I Need Orthotics?
Dr. Brandy and the team at Trinity Foot Center can help you determine whether or not you could benefit from over-the-counter inserts or custom orthotics. Often, an in-office X-ray will help us determine the precise structure of your feet, which will help us match you to appropriate orthotics or inserts.
To schedule an appointment with Trinity Foot Center, please call (972) 293-9650 today.
What is a foot orthotic? A foot orthotic is a custom made insert for the shoe that has been fabricated or made from the actual mold of the foot. So, when a person comes in complaining of pain they’ve had off and on for several years, and we’ve examined the x-ray, and the way they walk, we decide if their only solution to relief is a custom insert for the shoe. It is the answer for many back problems, hip problems, & knee problems. It’s a custom insert for the shoe and it captures the essence of the foot, the arch height, the bony prominences, the actual structure. The insert is made according to your lifestyle, your height, your weight, your occupation. It is the number one cure-all, I believe, most people need to have in their shoe. It resolves most foot problems. I wear them when I run. I wear them when I walk & work. (I) have to wear them in every shoe. You’ve never heard of them? There are many popular commercials about inserts. They are not a true custom insert because they don’t make a mold of your foot specifically and send it to an actual lab who designs it. They usually go in the back and pull out an insert but a true custom orthotic is made custom for you. So, if you are interested in having a custom insert, come see us here at Trinity Foot Center!
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