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New 3D Scan App For Custom Orthotics Anywhere

Biocorrect is excited to announce a new way to get the custom support that professional orthotics can provide. With the Biocorrect 3D Foot Scanner App, you provide your own high-quality scans that are submitted directly to our lab: no more shipping delays or tricky foam-impression kits! We’re excited for the huge benefits this technology will have for our patients all over the country and invite you to learn more by requesting a virtual appointment today.  What is Biocorrect’s app? We have developed a smartphone application that’s available for download now in the Apple app store and is compatible with any Apple device that has FaceID. This app allows your phone camera to create a detailed scan of your feet that...

May 14, 2025

Preventing Sports Injuries With Orthotics

If you’re an athlete playing at the top of your game, the last thing you want is an injury taking you out for weeks to ruin your hot streak. And there’s a delicate balance between using the right techniques and giving your all on the field or court. But what if there was a way to add extra injury prevention without having to think about it in the heat of the moment? Orthotics may be able to offer injury prevention support and stability no matter what sport you’re playing. How orthotics help prevent injury There’s a delicate balance between taking every precaution to prevent injury while continuing to exert yourself fully and leaving it all on the field. Orthotics can...

Apr 23, 2025

Custom orthotics for Athletes: Benefits and Features

Finding the right footwear for your sport is like uncovering a hidden gem. Whether it’s cleats for soccer, sneakers for basketball, or skates for hockey, your choice can make or break your performance. Once you find the perfect fit, it’s hard to imagine switching to anything else. But here’s the game-changer—what if your favorite footwear could offer more than just comfort or traction? What if they had a custom-engineered foundation designed specifically for your feet? This is where custom orthotics for athletes come in. Custom orthotics not only provide a tailored footbed that aligns with your specific needs, but they can also unlock performance potential you didn’t know you had. Do I actually need orthotics to play sports? The honest...

Apr 09, 2025

Can Orthotics Help Knee Pain?

Knee pain can happen for many reasons. But regardless of whether you're dealing with an old injury, arthritis, or discomfort that seems to come out of nowhere, the impact on your daily life can be significant. Some kinds of knee pain are chronic and hard to pinpoint, but one underappreciated factor might be right beneath your feet—alignment issues starting with your posture and footwear. Custom orthotics offer a potential solution for knee pain, as they target the root of the issue, helping to realign and stabilize your body. Custom orthotics can relieve alignment issues and strain Your body works as one interconnected system. A misalignment in one part often leads to discomfort or pain elsewhere. And because your feet are...

Mar 31, 2025

Orthotics Can Improve Your Whole Posture

While most people recognize the importance of sitting and standing correctly, not everyone knows all the factors that play a role in good posture and body alignment. The fact is, even minor asymmetry in your body—whether from your anatomy or learned postural habits—can put uneven pressure on muscles and joints over time. This may lead to discomfort, pain, or even limited mobility. That’s where orthotics come in. By targeting alignment issues from the ground up, orthotics can help re-establish balance in your body, leading to improved posture and reduced strain on muscles and joints. Whether you suffer from chronic foot/ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain or even low back pain, or you want to protect your joints as you exercise,...

Mar 18, 2025

Can Orthotic Insoles Help With Peripheral Neuropathy?

For those suffering from neuropathy, whether due to diabetes, autoimmune disease, or other conditions, walking and being active can be an everyday challenge. Over time, lack of activity and other side effects can compound and make it difficult to balance, even after the underlying condition is treated. Promising research shoes that textured and/or supportive insoles can help improve balance by providing better sensory feedback and biomechanical support to those suffering from peripheral neuropathy, improving quality of life in a significant way. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy, that is, neuropathy that primarily affects the hands and feet, can have a literally destabilizing effect on your life.  If you haven’t gotten a specific diagnosis of neuropathy or your symptoms come and...

Mar 07, 2025

What Are The Best Orthotic Insoles For Running?

At Biocorrect, we love seeing how folks with different lifestyles enjoy the benefits of custom orthotics, whether it’s finally walking around the house without pain or discovering it’s a lot easier to run with the right support. But with the number of options for running insoles you see in stores and online for way less money than custom orthotics, is it even worth it to consider a custom fit? Especially since you don’t spend that much time running? We’re here to show you how your outdoor enjoyment is best suited for custom orthotics, and how we make ours to hold up better than cheap alternatives for those with active lifestyles. Benefits of running insoles In general, people look to insoles...

Feb 28, 2025

Finding the Best Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis

Your feet work hard every day, carrying you through all aspects of life. But when pain strikes, like the sharp heel discomfort caused by plantar fasciitis, every step can feel like a challenge. If you're one of the many people suffering from this common condition, finding relief quickly is a high priority. But finding the right solution for your unique lifestyle can be tricky, not to mention expensive. So while an insole or orthotic may seem like the best way forward, it’s important to consider the specific causes of your plantar fasciitis as well as how the issue can be solved not just quickly but also for a long time. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar...

Feb 21, 2025

Finding the Best Insoles for Burning Feet (Grierson-Gopalan)

If you've been dealing with burning, tingling, or even searing pain in your feet, you're not alone. Burning feet syndrome, also known as Grierson-Gopalan syndrome, affects countless individuals and can make nearly every part of your day—from walking to trying to fall asleep—feel unbearable. Whether your symptoms come and go, are only mildly uncomfortable, or are utterly debilitating, relief is out there. By understanding your triggers and the cause of your burning feet syndrome, you can learn to control flareups and find solutions to your symptoms, whether lifestyle changes, chronic disease management, or assistive devices, like finding the best insoles for burning feet. What causes burning feet syndrome? Burning feet can be triggered by any number of conditions or even...

Jan 21, 2025
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