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Custom orthotics are powerful tools in podiatry, yet despite their effectiveness, there are many misconceptions about their accessibility and target audience. In today’s article, we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists will clarify these myths and inform you on how custom orthotics really work.
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Custom orthotics are shoe inserts specially designed for your feet(only!). These tailored solutions have many advantages that go beyond simply making your walking shoes feel more comfortable. These medical devices help correct abnormal or irregular foot patterns, increase balance and stability, remove pressure and stress from painful areas in the foot and ankle and help…
Orthotics are medically prescribed items worn inside shoes to correct structural foot disorders that cause limited mobility. Foot orthotics have significant benefits for individuals with different foot conditions. While fresh new orthotics can alleviate a wide range of foot problems, keeping old orthotics might have a number of negative consequences that you may be unaware…
Haglund’s Deformity is a rare condition, defined as the occurrence of a bony enlargement that appears on the back of your heel. Rubbing against shoes will cause this issue to affect the Achilles tendon and its surrounding tissue, leading to a new condition, bursitis. With these issues wreaking havoc on your foot, you will notice pain…
Corns occur in both men and women of any age. They appear as hard, thick layers of skin that will happen when you have created friction and pressure on specific areas of your foot. While corns aren’t pretty to look at, they generally will not cause you pain, and they are reasonably easy to remove. In fact,…
Freiberg’s disease occurs when you have flattened spots on your feet. It will affect your mobility and can cause extreme pain in your feet and toes. It is a rare but debilitating condition. It progresses to the metatarsal heads in the ball of your feet. It happens when your blood supply to the toes isn’t happening correctly,…
Many people experience hammertoe. It is a common deformity of the toes. Occurring most commonly in the second or third toe, it is usually due to improper shoes. If you wear footwear that is too narrow or shoes that have no arch support, your foot will suffer as a result. Suppose this condition is continued…
Some people are familiar with custom orthotics and know they are used to support your feet and can alleviate foot pain. However, many people are unaware of the differences between custom orthotics and over-the-counter inserts. They can be similar in some ways, but they are vastly different where it counts. Picking from a handful of options at…
For people who have diabetes the slowly progressing peripheral nerve damage that often accompanies the disease can make it hard to feel cuts and scrapes on your feet. These openings can lead to infections from microbes and possibly progress to gangrene requiring amputation in severe cases. When you have diabetes, making regular visits to your foot doctor…
A bunion is a painful disorder of the big toe that causes the toe to push into the other toes, with a large bump forming on the top or side of the big toe in the process. Bunion complications tend to develop slowly which is why many people avoid dealing with them until they become harder to…
A neuroma is a nerve condition that is sometimes described as feeling like you have a stone in your shoe. In the case of Morton’s neuroma, a thick growth forms around a nerve between the third and fourth toes contributing to numbness and tingling sensations. Shoes like high heels that push the toes together are…
Hammertoes get their name because they have started bending downward at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. In the early stages, before the hammertoe has become severely bent and rigid, different therapies may be applied to prevent further bending. These measures may help avoid future surgery. Toes can rub against each other, and on the inside…
The flexible tissue that forms your arch is composed of three distinct arch sections, one transverse and two longitudinal. This tissue is quite strong but the daily stress and pressure of walking, working, and exercising takes its toll. Small tears and stretching of the arch tissue can lead to a painful condition called plantar fasciitis that can…
Metatarsalgia (or metatarsal syndrome) is a condition that is very similar to the more common wrist condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. In the context of feet, this condition is characterized by inflammation around the metatarsal bones of your toes and causes considerable pain and discomfort in the ball of the foot. Fortunately, getting properly-fitted for footwear and using orthotic…
The hammertoe deformity results from a tendon and muscle imbalance in the toes. While the tendency for developing hammertoes is often inherited, they are often made worse by wearing tight-fitting shoes like high heels. Complications from arthritis and toe fractures can also lead to hammertoes. Hammertoes tend to worsen over time and don’t generally get better all by themselves. Make…
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month and an excellent way to improve balance and prevent falls. Properly fitted footwear and the proper placement of custom orthotic inserts and ankle balance braces are great preventative tools. Contact our team of board-certified podiatrists for help with gait analysis, shoe choice, and orthotic inserts. Orthotic and brace advantages: ● Fall prevention—When you…
Custom orthotics can treat existing foot and ankle conditions, and also prevent future problems and enhance athletic performance.
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-molded orthotics will comfort and support your feet. As such, they are an investment in your health, and it will pay off to take good care of that investment!
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