What Are Custom Orthotic Insoles?

Custom Orthotic insoles are special shoe or heel inserts that are custom made specifically for you.  They are often prescribed to treat foot, leg, or back problems.

Who Needs Orthotics?

Orthotic insoles can be part of a comprehensive treatment plan to address various symptoms, usually having to do with pain and discomfort of the feet and legs which may include:

• Providing support to the ankle
• Helping the foot or ankle function better
• Correcting foot deformities
• Reducing the risks for further injuries

They are more than just a heel pad or shoe insert you can buy at most athletic stores. They’re highly customized shoe or heel inserts made for your feet. A foot orthotic is a device that can be inserted into the shoe to support, align, prevent and or accommodate foot deformities and improve foot function.  A foot Orthotic can be effective in helping to treat several foot and lower limb problems including heel, arch and forefoot pain, shin splints, as well as pain and complications related to health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis.

What Conditions Can Orthotics Be Used to Treat?

• Back Pain. Sometimes poor positioning of the feet, such as arches that roll inward, or lack of cushioning can cause pain that orthotics can lessen.
• Bunions are painful bumps that can develop at the base of the big toe and cause foot deformities. Orthotics with a wide toe box can help to reduce pressure on the big toe.
• Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Doctors may sometimes recommend orthotics to support the heel and foo
• Injuries. People who’ve experienced trauma to their feet and ankles may require extra support during the healing process with orthotics.
• High Arches. Very high arches can stress muscles in the feet and lead to a number of conditions, such as shin splints, knee pain, and plantar fasciitis. Orthotics can help prevent a person’s feet from rolling excessively inward or outward.
• Flat Feet. Flat feet can cause foot, ankle, and back pain. Orthotics can help to support the feet and promote proper foot positioning.
• Bursitis. Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs in the heels and toes can cause pain and discomfort. Orthotics with heel and arch support can help to reduce bursitis discomfort.
• Diabetes. Sometimes, a person with diabetes can lose sensation in their feet, a condition known as diabetic neuropathy. When this occurs, orthotics can help to reduce excess stress and pressure that can lead to foot ulcers.
• Hammer Toes often occur as a side effect of bunions on the big toe. They cause second-toe pain and deformities on the ball of the foot. Orthotics can provide additional support to the feet and reduce the likelihood that hammer toes will worsen.
• Heel Spurs. Heel spurs are conditions where excess bone grows on the back or bottom of the heel. Orthotics can support the foot and reduce inflammation.
• Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis can cause discomfort in the feet and poor positioning that orthotics may help to correct

 Why Is It Important To Put a Foot Orthotic In Proper Footwear?

A shoe acts as a foundation for the foot and provides a stable base for a foot orthotic to sit on. A foot orthotic can be rendered less effective by placing it within inferior footwear, as the shoe may work against the features of the orthotic. The foot orthotic is only as good as the shoe it goes into.

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