Treat Pronation Problems with Custom Fitted Orthotics
Pronation refers to the natural movement of your foot during walking. For many people, this natural movement can shift the foot too far inward or outward, causing overpronation or supination, with either situation contributing to the formation of foot problems like arch pain and plantar fasciitis. Misalignment of your feet and ankles can throw off the alignment in your knees, hips, and back causing considerable pain and discomfort far away from your feet. Custom-fitted orthotic inserts are excellent for correcting these and many other problems.
Some tips for keeping your feet healthy and properly supported include the following:
- Wear properly fitted, comfortable, and supportive footwear—Always have both feet measured whenever you buy shoes since your feet tend to expand as you get older. It’s also common for one foot to be as much as a half size larger than the other foot. Be sure to choose a shoe made for the activity you will be performing. For example, wearing running shoes to play a sport like basketball or tennis is just asking for trouble.
- Use custom-fitted orthotic inserts—See your podiatrist to have pronation, arch, and other foot and ankle problems treated with custom orthotic inserts. Our state-of-the-art 3D scanner and gain pressure analyzer are essential for ensuring that your custom inserts fit accurately.
If you suspect that pronation problems are causing your foot and ankle pain, see your foot doctor for the proper diagnosis and treatment. The foot experts at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, in the Tucson, Oro Valley, and Green Valley areas of Pima County Arizona, have unparalleled experience in treating all aspects of foot and ankle care. Our team of doctors, including Christopher M. Funk, D.P.M., FACFAS, Bradley A. Whitaker, D.P.M., FACFAS, and Peter C. Merrill, D.P.M., AACFAS, is dedicated to serving you with state-of-the-art, cutting edge medical technologies including the PinPointe FootLaser, custom-fitted orthotics, and Radial Pulse Therapy (RPT) for chronic foot, heel, or ankle pain. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call (520) 575-0800.
