Basic Information About Customized Shoe Orthotics

By Kathryn Neal


Custom versions of shoe orthotics are tailored to the person who is wearing them. A personalized fitting insures they are for the correct shoe size, foot shape and foot ailment.

A physician might prescribe a patient shoe inserts for a variety of reasons. These prescription inserts are helpful for treating ailments like flat feet, bone spurs, plantar fasciitis or a chronic problem with pain. They are also used as a treatment option for many cases of spinal ailments.

Many people attempt to treat these same problems with store bought inserts. These types of inserts are constructed of things like cork, rubber and silicone. They are very reasonably priced as well. In fact, the price is often what draws many people to them. For those that do not have insurance coverage, this can seem like a much better option.

One of the biggest cons of this choice, however, is that store bought inserts don't usually work very well. They are created to fit a general group of the population which means they sometimes don't fit the wearer as good as they should. A serious foot problem needs something more. Even though the cost is more, custom inserts work much better for most individuals because they are made specifically for them.

Another problem with store bought inserts are their tendency to create even more problems, rather than help the one's the wearer is already experiencing. If the wrong type of support is chosen, a whole new set of issues could arise. This is where a doctor is important to the process. A doctor can pinpoint the exact issue that needs addressed and what a set of inserts needs to be able to accomplish in order to help.

Both physicians and chiropractors will be able to fit someone for custom orthotics. They will take measurements of both feet and snap some pictures as well. This information will then be sent to a special lab that creates inserts. Once the lab has the person's information they can begin making a set of inserts that specifically meets their needs. This process typically takes about a week, but can be finished in as little as a few days or take up to several weeks in some cases.

The biggest difference between custom and store bought shoe inserts are their construction. Customized varieties are made with a variety of materials, unlike their store bought counterparts. This is because the material that will best suit the person's issues are chosen so that the inserts are most effect for treatment.

Prescription orthotics can be created to handle just about any amount of weight. Added support can be placed in areas like the heel or arch, if needed. Quality materials, such as leather, are used to make them as comfortable as possible as well. All of these things make them the superior choice.

Chronic foot pain and other painful foot problems can be resolved with custom shoe orthotics. Many spinal issues can also be dealt with. One visit to a physician's office or a chiropractor can begin the process of getting customized help for many different problems.




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