Ankle, foot, knee and biomechanics of the hip are very complex and the non-specialists cannot just navigate this maze with every patient successfully. So the orthotics cannot be prescribed without a clear examination even by the specialist.
Need for the custom orthotic support
Orthtics in general refers to any device inserted into a shoe, ranging from felt pads to custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or irregular, walking pattern. They look like insoles, but are biomechanical medical appliances that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably. It is designed to align the foot and ankle into the most anatomically efficient position.
The plastic body of the custom orthotic helps to re-align the foot by redirecting and reducing certain motion that takes place during the gait cycle. Custom orthotics fit into your shoes as comfortably as an insole – and they have the advantage of having been made from precise imprints of your feet. Custom orthotics work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes – they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment.
Arch pain sufferers:
Arch pain is generally caused by very high arches, walking and running, flat feet, prolonged standing, natural aging process and injury. Custom made orthotics support was capable of accomplishing three things by accommodating the existing issues and supporting the arch.
- Reducing the pain
- Decrease the chance of further foot problems.
- Reduce the effect of aging and so the arthritic foot pain, bunions, and hammer toes can be prevented.
Heel pain sufferers:
The most common causes of the heel pain are plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. These issues are seen mostly in the pronated feet. Pronation is the word used for the rolling the feet inward and these forces will strike the heel to the ground abnormally causing pain which becomes progressively worse. Custom made orthotics are the only options to get a relief in this situation.
Pain caused by diabetes:
Due to circulatory problems or thinning of a fatty pad at the bottom of the feet and neuropathy will increase the chance of foot problems for the people suffering from diabetes. Chronic painful areas, ulcers, and pressure shoes are treated with the use of custom made orthotics which can eliminate pain and will protect the painful areas.
Pain caused by walking, running and athletics:
All the athletes use custom made orthotics and they would keep the foot in its alignment and allows the muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons to work perfectly with 100% efficiency. The heel, forefoot, and arch are also protected from the increased stress by the custom made orthotics.
