Benefits of Custom Orthotics

Benefits of Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics/insoles are prescription medical devices which are worn inside the shoes to correct foot alignment issues which cause biomechanical imbalances during standing, walking and/or running. Foot orthotics can also help alleviate foot pain caused by medical conditions including plantar fasciitis, bursitis, diabetes, and arthritis.

To create custom orthotics, health practitioner will take your detailed health history, and also assess your height, weight, activity level and any medical conditions. Then, the health practitioner will determine whether you can benefit from custom orthotics, and determine what materials to use for your orthotics, as well as the level of rigidity and flexibility you will need. Then, the health practitioner will put a cast over your feet and remove when dry, so it takes the exact shape of your foot and the arch. Therefore, every orthotic is custom and specifically designed for your feet to address any of the underlying biomechanical issues.

Let’s look at some of the important benefits of orthotics for feet and for your overall health:

Custom Orthotics

• Reducing pain

Misalignments in foot which are generally caused by conditions such as flat feet, arthritis and plantar fasciitis can cause significant pain in other parts of the body. This happens due to increased strain on the ankles, knees, and lower back as the body struggles to adjust its biomechanical balance to compensate for the poor foot alignment. Custom orthotics can help to alleviate pain due to biomechanical misalignments and help to promote healing without causing unnecessary strain on other joints and parts of the body.

• Providing support for your feet

Custom orthotics are designed to provide support for the structural arches of your feet to give you more stability while you stand and walk. Custom orthotics help correct misalignments in your problem areas and provide support all along the surface of your feet. Unlike over-the-counter generic insoles, custom orthotics can correct foot abnormalities such as pronation (collapsed arches) and supination (high arches).

• Injury prevention

According to scientific research, custom orthotics can help to prevent injury such as medial tibial stress syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and knee pain. According to research findings, foot orthotics reduced the risk of injuries by 28%, and reduced the risk of stress fractures by 41%.

• Protecting your joints

Over time, the wear and tear on the body’s joints from walking, running, or standing can cause pain and soreness, especially for individuals who are overweight, often walk on hard surfaces, or have foot problems such as flat feet. Custom orthotics can absorb impact to help you stay active throughout the day. Importantly, custom orthotics are also effective when your feet are different from each other, helping to restore balance and preventing alignment-related problems.

• Enhancing your athletic performance

Wearing orthotics specifically designed for your athletic activity can help to reduce the force load of the technical demands of a specific sport, helping you produce more efficient and precise movements. Moreover, custom orthotics can help to distribute your weight more evenly across the surface of the foot, improving your balance.

At Waterfront Physio & Rehab, we take pride in providing the finest care and providing full satisfaction. The price of orthotics include therapist cutting according to your show size and making sure you are ready to use + a follow-up visit. Most insurances cover the cost of orthotics, and we can assist you to submit the claim so you can get reimbursed as soon as possible.

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