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Orthotics for plantar fasciitis — features you need

You shouldn’t let plantar fasciitis stop you from getting through a day at work, or playing your favorite sport, without pain. By taking a proactive approach and working with your doctor and/or physical therapist, you can create a targeted and holistic treatment plan that helps you get back to the level of comfort and activity that you’ve been seeking. One very common part of a plantar fasciitis treatment plan is using foot orthotics to increase comfort and support while walking. However, not all orthotics are created equal. The right orthotics can mean the difference between significantly relieving plantar fasciitis pain or continuing to deal with it. Finding the right orthotics for plantar fasciitis means looking for these features To help...

Aug 03, 2019

Five benefits of custom shoe insoles

People turn to custom shoe insoles for many different reasons. For people who work on their feet for long periods of time, it’s about getting through the day in comfort. Others may be dealing with pain and injury related to a misalignment or imbalance that starts in the foot. Often, if you are considering custom shoe insoles, it’s after trying store-bought inserts without find the relief you’re looking for. Custom shoe insoles, or even higher quality ready-made insoles, offer several advantages over mass-market products that you find in drugstores or sporting goods stores. To help you better understand these advantages and determine if custom insoles may be right for you, we’ve created the following guide. What custom shoe insoles can...

Aug 03, 2019

Did you know shoe inserts can help hip alignment?

To perform all of our basic everyday movements, the lower body has to be a highly connected system of muscle, connective tissue and bone. Everything has to push and pull together in just the right way to balance the body, propel us forward and execute complex movements like jumping or twisting. However, this also means that problems in one area, such as the feet, can travel up our body’s “kinetic chain” to cause problems in another place, such as the hips. Shoe inserts, also called foot orthotics, can help address mechanical imbalances in the feet to help promote better alignment throughout the lower body, including the hips. By learning more about foot mechanics and hip alignment, you can better understand...

Aug 02, 2019

Four signs you need custom foot orthotics

So many of us have to deal with foot pain of one form or another. It may be related to our jobs, playing our favorite sport or trying to keep up with the little ones, but everyone’s feet have to carry a heavy load. Although it’s just a minor inconvenience for many people, for others, foot pain can become a considerable obstacle and a drain on their quality of life. Among the many treatment options that are out there for foot pain relief, you’ve probably encountered custom foot orthotics. However, you may not be sure if this particular solution is right for you. Everyone is different, but many of the people who have found success using custom foot orthotics share...

Aug 01, 2019

How orthotics can help with high arches

High arches can occur both naturally due to genetics and in more rare cases because of neurological conditions. People with this condition have an especially pronounced arch that does not touch the ground, or barely touches the ground when standing. By themselves, high arches aren’t necessarily painful, but it does put extra pressure on the balls of the feet and the heels. It can also interfere with natural foot motion, causing supination, which is an excessive outward roll when walking. Because of this, high arches and supination can be associated with a range of issues, including foot pain, ankle pain and knee pain. Among the treatment options available to help relieve these problems if they are being experienced are custom...

Jul 15, 2019

Do you need to see a podiatrist for custom insoles?

If you’re dealing with persistent foot pain, it can have a severe impact on your quality of life. If treatments like ice packs, elevation, compression and over-the-counter insoles aren’t helping, you might be wondering if a custom insole is necessary. For years, having custom orthotics made meant seeing a doctor such as a podiatrist for a diagnosis and prescription. However, with the continued development of technology, including advances in moldable foam and 3D modeling, it is now possible to capture all the data needed without having to see a podiatrist for custom insoles. What’s more, it is even possible to purchase fully fitted and customized orthotics online from the comfort of your own home. Steps to ordering and being fitted...

Jul 14, 2019

Where can you buy orthotics?

It used to be that foot orthotics were mainly available in two places: through a podiatrist’s office on a prescription basis and at the drugstore. With advances in technology and the rise of e-commerce, however, there are now more options than ever before for buying orthotics. No matter where you buy your orthotics from, the most important thing is to make sure the insoles you’re buying are of a high quality and suited for your lifestyle and needs. By having an understanding of the places you can go to buy orthotics, and what they can offer, you can make the decision of where to buy them on a more informed basis. Orthotics buying options There are now a wide...

Jul 13, 2019

Should I get orthotics? Three signs to watch out for

Getting through the day can be hard enough, but if you have foot pain or another problem affecting the lower body, it can be downright excruciating. Basic treatments like elevating your feet or using a cold compress can be helpful, but if you find yourself dealing with severe pain after being on your feet for periods of time, you should consider seeking the help of a qualified medical professional. Whether over-the-counter or custom-made, orthotics are a very common treatment recommendation for foot pain and even other lower body problems like knee pain or hip pain. If you’re seriously considering using any type of foot orthotic, we hope the following practical and informative guide can help. Indicators that orthotics can help...

Jul 12, 2019

Are custom orthotics worth it?

People dealing with foot pain and other related problems will often begin to consider custom orthotics when other options, such as over-the-counter insoles, are not providing the relief necessary for a healthy and active lifestyle. Unfortunately, foot pain sufferers will often quickly run right into sticker shock when they start to research the price of custom orthotics. With the cost often running as much as $600 or even higher, it’s very easy to wonder if the potential benefits of custom-fitted orthotics are worth the steep price. The good news is that technological advances in this field, combined with the rise of e-commerce, have made it possible to offer a fully custom orthotic at a lower price point than prescription insoles. ...

Jul 11, 2019

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