Why are Custom Orthotics Important?
Medical Foot Issues
30% of people are suffering from some type of foot problem or issue directly related to poor foot care.
Personalization
Prefabricated / off-the-shelf orthotics do not allow for any personalization, when in reality, our feet are as individual to us as our own fingerprint.
Athletes
Athletes yield the highest rate of foot related injuries of any patient population.
Custom Orthotics will provide a significant competitive advantage by conserving energy and correcting abnormal motion while running, changing directions, jumping, etc.
Work Force
40% of the current work force in America report that they are on their feet for more than 4 hours a day, foot pain can limit the quality of work.
Safety Concerns
Orthotics significantly improve a person’s balance and body alignment, reducing the risk of falls, which is the 2nd leading cause of death in our aging population
Well Fitting Shoes
90% of people are wearing improperly fitted shoes, with very little to no support for the foot while performing daily tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Custom Functional Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are far superior to any orthotics you buy off the shelf at the store. Off-the-shelf shoe inserts can’t relieve the variety of symptoms that custom-made orthotics can.
Custom orthotics can fully address foot issues specific to you using state-of-the-art technology that maps your feet for structural irregularities.
Custom Orthotics are shaped to the exact contour of the foot, while simultaneously modified to align the foot in the most ideal position to relieve painful areas.
What are Custom Sport Specific Functional Orthotics?
- Sport Specific Functional Foot Orthotics, are individualized to the exact shape of an athlete's foot and are constructed with materials and modifications that are meant to meet the demands of each sport & each individual athlete.
Every sport, as well as every position, will impose different stressors on our feet.
Orthotics prevent injury and improve athletic perform with pain free movement.
As an example: marathon runners require control from the calcaneus (heel) when fatigue sets in as well as shock absorption to prevent injury from repetitive stressors up the "kinetic chain" to our ankles, knee, hips and spine.
Sport Specific Custom Orthotics: also take into consideration the footwear that is required by the sport for an ideal and seamless fit.
How can orthotics provide pain relief and comfort?
Custom Functional Orthotics:
1st: Take into consideration the exact shape of our foot and work to target patient / athlete specific structural limitations and painful areas.
2nd: Work to properly align the structure of our foot and ankle complex.
3rd: Have modifications within the orthotic to provide additional relief to areas of concern
4th: The materials used within our Custom Orthotics also work to provide pain relief for a more even distribution of force placed on our feet during everyday life, occupation or athletic performance.
What makes my Orthotics / Inserts personal to me?
- Your Custom Orthotics are molded exactly to your feet by collecting an impression of both of your feet.
- Next we constructed with materials that fit the demands of our everyday lives with modifications that will place our foot in the most ideal position for pain relief and lasting comfort.
How long are my Custom Orthotics going to last?
Custom Orthotics: will out last many prefabricated orthotic inserts
We are able to be refinish (refurbish) your Orthotics / Inserts, which means: that the top layer is able to be replaced while maintain the same shape of your foot.
The duration or lifespan of our orthotics is dependent on lifestyle and normal wear patterns.
Why do I need an appointment to make my Custom Orthotics?
1st: We would like for you to make an appointment and be seen in person, because we take a total patient approach to getting you the best medical device possible.
2nd: We want to hear your story and help to construct your Functional Orthotics to be as personalized to your feet as your lifestyle. Patient / athlete specific tests and measures help to gain a better understanding of the stress that your feet will suffer from, and we can translate that information to providing the highest level of care for your feet.
Finally: We want to see you succeed in daily life, work and sport performance, therefore we want to discuss your goals to provide the best Orthotic Device for you!
Biomechanical Advantage
1st: Your feet may not be the first area that comes to mind when trying to get to the root cause of your back and joint pain. Proper alignment begins from our base of support.
2nd: Structural abnormalities and gait deviations start at our feet, custom orthotics are intended to alter the function of joints of the foot and lower limb for ideal structural alignment. Consistently walking and playing sports with poor alignment creates a domino effect leading to a biomechanical disadvantage.
3rd: Without proper intervention your individual biomechanical deviations can travel from your ankles to your knees, up to our hips, and eventually affect your spine, leading to undesirable compensation throughout the entire body and often causing additional pain.
