Custom-Made Orthotics For Poor Feet Alignment

By Marci Glover


Some people are born with high arch or no arch at all, also called flat footed. Custom-made orthotics is an equipment used to correct imbalance or misalignment like high arch and flat footedness in Toronto CA. It is a device prescribed by a podiatrist, doctors specializing on feet. A foot orthotic is used to support and realign foot disparity and poor foot alignments. Among the foot conditions treated using these piece of equipment is the Plantar Fasciitis or flat footedness. Using orthotics can also improve athletic, occupational performance and posture by realigning the foot and reducing the strain on the feet and lower part of the body.

These piece of equipment is a device prescribed by podiatrist and is not available for purchase on retail stores like shoe inserts. Shoe inserts, on the other hand are generally manufactured with cushion properties. Since they are not prescribed, they cannot be called orthotics at all. Using these shoe inserts can cause further injuries in case it's not properly tested and fit on your feet.

These piece of equipment should be prescribed by a podiatrist to avoid further injuries. It should be a precise match to the curves of your feet. You should be able to move at ease when using a pair of this device. A good one should relieve pain, better skeletal alignment, improve the foot and lower limbs' function and not cause pain in the further.

Podiatrists advise the use orthotics to correct foot problems like plantar fasciitis, bursitis, diabetic foot ulcers, tendinitis as well as ankle, foot, and heel pain. Their prescriptions are based on clinical research and studies. To treat foot problems, improve function and reduce pain, these piece of equipment should be compatible with your feet and shoes. When consulting or purchasing one, make sure that you bring your shoes and walk and run wearing them on.

On the other hand, there're shoe inserts that may sometimes be misunderstood with orthotics. Well, they may look the same but they do not actually have the same effects. The equipment is prescribed by a doctor while shoe inserts are widely available in department and retail stores.

Shoe inserts are widely manufactured while the orthodotic that is tailor made is molded to fit each individual foot, depending on someone's foot condition or injury. Advertisements might tell you the same effects but as long as it is not prescribed, it is not orthotics.

On the other hand, shoe inserts also have advantages. They can make your feet feel comfortable by providing cushion and support to you arches. But they do not have the chance to assist you rectify your foot problems or treat your long-standing foot conditions.

For best results, consult a podiatrist to determine your feet condition and what type of custom made orthotic is appropriate for you. The podiatrist will examine your running, walking and standing condition and will further determine what treatment is right for you.




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