Custom orthotics are medical devices that not only provide cushion and arch support for patients, but also a myriad of other incredible benefits, including pain relief and enhanced foot functionality.
Orthotics are often a part of a comprehensive treatment plan to address various symptoms, typically having to do with pain or discomfort of the feet. Some of the goals your NYC foot doctor might have for orthotic treatment include:
Orthotics are more than just a shoe insert you buy over the counter. They are highly customized shoe or heel inserts made for your feet. Often, your foot doctor will recommend a custom orthotic if treatments such as exercise have proven ineffective.
At To Healthy Feet, our team of award-winning and highly professional NYC foot doctors are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal foot function and health. We are able to create custom orthotics to help treat a range of issues, including high arches, hammertoe, and a range of pediatric foot deformities, amongst others.
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While over the counter shoe inserts can provide you with instant relief, arch support, and extra cushion, they cannot completely fix your foot pain because they aren’t exactly designed to deliver the specific benefits you require.
Custom orthotics, on the other hand, are very different. These are medical devices that are custom made to fit your exact feet and needs. When compared to OTC shoe inserts, custom orthotics are:
Custom orthotics are much more efficient and effective compared to mass-produced, prefabricated foot orthotics that you can easily find from drugstores or malls. This is because custom orthotics are made:
While prefabricated insoles are designed to fit your shoes, they might not fit your feet, and therefore will not provide the exact relief and correction you require.
If your feet are always in pain, you may need to have them checked by a professional foot doctor. He/she will likely prescribe custom orthotics to relieve any pain and keep it from recurring. These orthotics will also protect your feet against foot ulcers, calluses, corns, and foot injury.
Though the generic shoe inserts provide extra cushion, allowing your feet to feel more comfortable, they cannot be used to correct foot abnormalities. However, not only do custom orthotics minimize foot pain, they can also correct abnormalities such as high arches or supination and collapsed arches/pronation.
In cases where your two feet don’t have the same structure, or when only one foot has an abnormality, it’s better to use custom-made orthotics, as they can restore balance and avoid worsening your foot problem.
Pain and discomfort can hinder you from doing your best at sports. Custom foot orthotics will keep your foot, leg, and body well aligned, comfortable, and pain-free. This makes it possible for you to optimize your performance in sports and other activities while lowering your risk of injury.
While over the counter shoe inserts can provide you with instant relief, arch support, and extra cushion, they cannot completely fix your foot pain because they aren’t exactly designed to deliver the specific benefits you require.
Custom orthotics, on the other hand, are very different. These are medical devices that are custom made to fit your exact feet and needs. When compared to OTC shoe inserts, custom orthotics are:
Custom orthotics are much more efficient and effective compared to mass-produced, prefabricated foot orthotics that you can easily find from drugstores or malls. This is because custom orthotics are made:
While prefabricated insoles are designed to fit your shoes, they might not fit your feet, and therefore will not provide the exact relief and correction you require.
If your feet are always in pain, you may need to have them checked by a professional foot doctor. He/she will likely prescribe custom orthotics to relieve any pain and keep it from recurring. These orthotics will also protect your feet against foot ulcers, calluses, corns, and foot injury.
Though the generic shoe inserts provide extra cushion, allowing your feet to feel more comfortable, they cannot be used to correct foot abnormalities. However, not only do custom orthotics minimize foot pain, they can also correct abnormalities such as high arches or supination and collapsed arches/pronation.
In cases where your two feet don’t have the same structure, or when only one foot has an abnormality, it’s better to use custom-made orthotics, as they can restore balance and avoid worsening your foot problem.
Pain and discomfort can hinder you from doing your best at sports. Custom foot orthotics will keep your foot, leg, and body well aligned, comfortable, and pain-free. This makes it possible for you to optimize your performance in sports and other activities while lowering your risk of injury.
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